Malam is a village in Bansihari Sub-District of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 311732.
About Malam village record
Use this page to check the source record for Malam, including its village code and its place within Bansihari Sub-District and Dakshin Dinajpur district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,637, 407 households, area 186.73 hectares, PIN code 733121.
Quick facts
- Village
- Malam
- Village code
- 311732
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Bansihari
- District
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,637
- Households
- 407
- Sex ratio
- 1,009 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 186.73 hectares
- Population density
- 877 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 733121
Census code and location hierarchy
For Malam, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 331
- Sub-district code
- 02206
- Village code
- 311732
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Malam |
| Census village code | 311732 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| District code | 331 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Bansihari |
| Sub-district code | 02206 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,637 |
| Households | 407 |
| Male population | 815 |
| Female population | 822 |
| Sex ratio | 1,009 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 452 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 52 |
| Area | 186.73 hectares |
| Population density | 877 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 733121 |
| CD block | Bansihari |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Gangarampur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Malam
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 8 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 6 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 19 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 31.73 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 20 hectares |
| Net area sown | 135 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 45 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 90 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 30 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 45 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Malam in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Malam name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Malam?
The Census village code of Malam is 311732.
Where is Malam village?
Malam village is in Bansihari Sub-District (sub-district) of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Malam?
The source reports a population of 1,637 for Malam.
What is the sex ratio of Malam?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Malam is 1,009 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.