Malaya - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Malaya is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.1 km from Ramganga and around 70.4 km from Alipore. Dakshin Gangadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malaya is 335323. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.1 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Malaya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Malaya

According to the 2011 Census, Malaya village had a total population of 1,921 people, including 1,014 males and 907 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.17%, with male literacy at 89.37% and female literacy at 71.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,579.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malaya

Malaya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Malaya

Malaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Malaya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Malaya is about 70.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malaya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malaya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Malaya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malaya village are given below:

FAQs about Malaya