Indian Village Directory

Mala Village

Mala is an inhabited village in Baisi Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223995, the Census 2011 record lists 1,656 people in 392 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Harintor Gram Panchayat, Baisi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 25 km.

In short:

Mala is a village in Baisi Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223995 and 1,656 people in 392 households.

Village Code223995
Population1,656
Households392
Area163 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Mala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,656 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Mala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purnia
Block Baisi
CD Block Baisi
Gram Panchayat Harintor
  • Mala falls under Baisi Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 223995.
  • The record lists 1,656 people living in 392 households.
  • The reported village area is 163 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Mala
Census Village Code
223995
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purnia
District Census Code
211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baisi
Sub-district Census Code
01140
CD Block
Baisi
Gram Panchayat
Harintor
Households
392
Population
1,656
Male Population
836
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
980.86
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,015.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mala in the official administrative record. Census village code 223995, Harintor Gram Panchayat and Baisi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
211
Sub-district Census Code
01140
Village Census Code
223995
CD Block Code
0128
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Baisi
Gram Panchayat Name
Harintor

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Mala, about 25 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baisi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Purnia
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,656 people in 392 households, with 836 male residents and 820 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 4.89% and ST share is 0% for Mala. Population density works out to about 1,015.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
392
Total Population
1,656
Male Population
836
Female Population
820
Sex Ratio
980.86
Average Household Size
4.22
SC Population
81
SC Male Population
31
SC Female Population
50
SC Population Share
4.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mala list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mala include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
67.73 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mala include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mala is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.83 hectares and irrigated land is 147.73 hectares (92.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.17
Net Area Sown In Hectares
159.83
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
147.73
Canals Area In Hectares
80 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mala

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Canara Bank 2 33%
Central Bank of India 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari At: Simalbari Simalbari, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
Central Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Baisi Baisi Baisi, P. O. Baisi, Dist.purnea, 854315, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Baisi Baisi Bazar Road, Near Sbi Baisi Branch Baisi Bazar, Baisi, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
Canara Bank ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Asja Mawaia 0 Asja Mowaiya, Teh.baisee, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari Baisi-Amour Road, Near Canara Bank Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Purnia, Bihar, 854315
State Bank of India ATM 854315 Purnia Baisi Simalbari Near Canara Bank, Simalbari Simalbari Chowk, Baisi, Baisi-Amour Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854315

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mala village located?

Mala is in Baisi Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Mala village in?

Mala village is in Purnia district.

Which state is Mala village in?

Mala village is in Bihar.

Which block is Mala under?

Mala comes under Baisi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mala?

The Census village code of Mala is 223995.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mala under?

Mala is listed under Harintor Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Baisi.

What is the population of Mala village?

The village record lists 1,656 people and 392 households for Mala.

How many households are in Mala village?

The village record lists 392 households for Mala.

What is the male and female population of Mala?

The record lists 836 male residents and 820 female residents for Mala.

What is the sex ratio of Mala village?

The sex ratio of Mala is 980.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mala village?

The reported geographical area of Mala is 163 hectares.

What is the population density of Mala village?

The approximate population density of Mala is 1,015.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mala?

The nearest town listed for Mala is Purnia, about 25 km away.

How far is Mala from the district headquarters?

Mala is about 25 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mala from the sub-district headquarters?

Mala is about 15 km from Baisi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mala?

For Mala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 159.83 hectares and irrigated land is 147.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mala?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mala. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.