Indian Village Directory

Mala Buchan Village

Mala Buchan is an inhabited village in Pattan Sub-district of Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002400, the Census 2011 record lists 995 people in 144 households and the reported area is 38.5 hectares. The local references include Kungamclara Gram Panchayat, Singhpora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pattan at about 7 km.

In short:

Mala Buchan is a village in Pattan Sub-district, Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 002400 and 995 people in 144 households.

Village Code002400
Population995
Households144
Area38.5 hectares
Nearest TownPattan

Detailed village profile

Mala Buchan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 995 people, 38.5 hectares of reported area and Pattan as the nearest town reference for Mala Buchan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Baramula
Sub-district Pattan
CD Block Singhpora
Gram Panchayat Kungamclara
  • Mala Buchan falls under Pattan Sub-district in Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 002400.
  • The record lists 995 people living in 144 households.
  • The reported village area is 38.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pattan.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Mala Buchan
Census Village Code
002400
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Baramula
District Census Code
008
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pattan
Sub-district Census Code
00034
CD Block
Singhpora
Gram Panchayat
Kungamclara
Households
144
Population
995
Male Population
491
Female Population
504
Sex Ratio
1,026.48
Area
38.5 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Pattan
Nearest Town Distance
7 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 2,584.42 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 88% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mala Buchan in the official administrative record. Census village code 002400, Kungamclara Gram Panchayat and Singhpora CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
008
Sub-district Census Code
00034
Village Census Code
002400
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Singhpora
Gram Panchayat Name
Kungamclara

Location and Distance

Pattan is the nearest town listed for Mala Buchan, about 7 km away. Baramulla is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pattan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Baramulla
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pattan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Pattan
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
38.5 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 995 people in 144 households, with 491 male residents and 504 female residents. The average household size is 6.91, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mala Buchan. Population density works out to about 2,584.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
144
Total Population
995
Male Population
491
Female Population
504
Sex Ratio
1,026.48
Average Household Size
6.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mala Buchan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mala Buchan include Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mala Buchan is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 10 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mala Buchan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Carpet and Shawl, net sown area is 30.8 hectares and irrigated land is 27.1 hectares (88% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Shawl
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.7
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
27.1
Canals Area In Hectares
27.1 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mala Buchan village located?

Mala Buchan is in Pattan Sub-district of Baramula district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Mala Buchan village in?

Mala Buchan village is in Baramula district.

Which state is Mala Buchan village in?

Mala Buchan village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Mala Buchan under?

Mala Buchan comes under Pattan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mala Buchan?

The Census village code of Mala Buchan is 002400.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mala Buchan under?

Mala Buchan is listed under Kungamclara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Singhpora.

What is the population of Mala Buchan village?

The village record lists 995 people and 144 households for Mala Buchan.

How many households are in Mala Buchan village?

The village record lists 144 households for Mala Buchan.

What is the male and female population of Mala Buchan?

The record lists 491 male residents and 504 female residents for Mala Buchan.

What is the sex ratio of Mala Buchan village?

The sex ratio of Mala Buchan is 1,026.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mala Buchan village?

The reported geographical area of Mala Buchan is 38.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Mala Buchan village?

The approximate population density of Mala Buchan is 2,584.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mala Buchan?

The nearest town listed for Mala Buchan is Pattan, about 7 km away.

How far is Mala Buchan from the district headquarters?

Mala Buchan is about 33 km from Baramulla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mala Buchan from the sub-district headquarters?

Mala Buchan is about 7 km from Pattan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mala Buchan?

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

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

For Mala Buchan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Carpet and Shawl, net sown area is 30.8 hectares and irrigated land is 27.1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mala Buchan.

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.