Indian Village Directory

Malda Village

Malda is an inhabited village in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 350279, the Census 2011 record lists 3,494 people in 514 households and the reported area is 350.97 hectares. The local references include Malda Gram Panchayat, Gawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 97 km.

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Quick answer: Malda is a village in Gawan Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 350279 and 3,494 people in 514 households.
Village Code350279
Population3,494
Households514
Area350.97 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih

Key Village Facts

Village
Malda
Census Village Code
350279
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Giridih
District Census Code
349
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gawan
Sub-district Census Code
02532
CD Block
Gawan
Gram Panchayat
Malda
Households
514
Population
3,494
Male Population
1,797
Female Population
1,697
Sex Ratio
944.35
Area
350.97 hectares
Area
3.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Nearest Town Distance
97 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
815313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Malda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,494 people, 350.97 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Malda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGiridih
Sub-districtGawan
CD BlockGawan
Gram PanchayatMALDA
  • Malda falls under Gawan Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 350279.
  • The record lists 3,494 people living in 514 households.
  • The reported village area is 350.97 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density995.53 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share41.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Malda in the official administrative record. Census village code 350279, Malda Gram Panchayat and Gawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
349
Sub-district Census Code
02532
Village Census Code
350279
CD Block Code
0038
Gram Panchayat Code
0083
CD Block Name
Gawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Malda

Location and Distance

Giridih is the nearest town listed for Malda, about 97 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 97 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Giridih
Distance from District Headquarter
97 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
97 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
264 km
Nearest Town
Giridih
Distance from Nearest Town
97 km
Total Geographical Area
350.97 hectares
Area
3.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,494 people in 514 households, with 1,797 male residents and 1,697 female residents. The average household size is 6.8, and SC share is 18.83% and ST share is 0% for Malda. Population density works out to about 995.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
514
Total Population
3,494
Male Population
1,797
Female Population
1,697
Sex Ratio
944.35
Average Household Size
6.8
SC Population
658
SC Male Population
327
SC Female Population
331
SC Population Share
18.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Malda list 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Malda. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Malda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.46 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.45 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
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 Malda include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Malda is reported as 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Malda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 40.99 hectares and irrigated land is 16.85 hectares (41.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
196.93 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.52 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.58 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
78.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
40.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.85
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
14.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Malda

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

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
Indian Bank ATM 815313 Giridih Gawan Gawan Gawan Gawan, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815313

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 Malda village located?

Malda is in Gawan Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Malda village in?

Malda village is in Giridih district.

Which state is Malda village in?

Malda village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Malda under?

Malda comes under Gawan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Malda?

The Census village code of Malda is 350279.

Which Gram Panchayat is Malda under?

Malda is listed under MALDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gawan.

What is the population of Malda village?

The village record lists 3,494 people and 514 households for Malda.

How many households are in Malda village?

The village record lists 514 households for Malda.

What is the male and female population of Malda?

The record lists 1,797 male residents and 1,697 female residents for Malda.

What is the sex ratio of Malda village?

The sex ratio of Malda is 944.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Malda village?

The reported geographical area of Malda is 350.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Malda village?

The approximate population density of Malda is 995.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Malda?

The nearest town listed for Malda is Giridih, about 97 km away.

How far is Malda from the district headquarters?

Malda is about 97 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Malda from the sub-district headquarters?

Malda is about 11 km from Gawan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Malda?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Malda.

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

For Malda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 40.99 hectares and irrigated land is 16.85 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Malda. These records include 1 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.