Malaya

Malaya is a village located in Magrahat I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.4km away from sub-district headquarter Usthi (tehsildar office) and 42.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Ektara is the gram panchayat of Malaya village.

Malaya has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Malaya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malaya is 334174. The village spans a total geographical area of 250.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743332. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Malaya village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Malaya

Below is a concise population overview of Malaya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,557 1,347 1,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 317 179 138
Scheduled Castes (SC) 932 501 431
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,696 949 747
Illiterate Population 861 398 463

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Malaya village:

  • The total population of Malaya village is around 2,557, including approximately 1,347 males and 1,210 females, with a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 317 children aged 0–6 years in Malaya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Malaya village has 932 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Malaya village is about 66.33%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 61.74%.
  • There are around 548 households in Malaya village.

Connectivity of Malaya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Malaya. As per the 2011 stats, Malaya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Malaya

Knowing the nearby villages of Malaya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Malaya.

Bahirpua Kurkuria Karpansara Mahishamuri Sarachi Bhagabanpur Hatuganj Ektara Dakshin Bishnupur Basudebpur Sadhukhan Ardari Ghatakpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Malaya

Where is Malaya located?
Malaya village is situated in Magrahat I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Malaya?
The Gram Panchayat of Malaya is Ektara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Malaya?
The pincode of Malaya is 743332, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Malaya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Malaya is 2,557, with 1,347 males and 1,210 females.
How many households are there in Malaya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Malaya village has a total of 548 households.
What is the literacy rate in Malaya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Malaya is 66.33%. The male literacy rate is 70.45%, while the female literacy rate is 61.74%.