Indian Village Directory

Mala Village

Mala is an inhabited village in Malwan Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 566603, the Census 2011 record lists 305 people in 78 households and the reported area is 137.62 hectares. The local references include Malwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malwan at about 15 km.

In short:

Mala is a village in Malwan Taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 566603 and 305 people in 78 households.

Village Code566603
Population305
Households78
Area137.62 hectares
Nearest TownMalwan

Detailed village profile

Mala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 305 people, 137.62 hectares of reported area and Malwan as the nearest town reference for Mala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Sindhudurg
Taluka Malwan
CD Block Malwan
  • Mala falls under Malwan Taluka in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 566603.
  • The record lists 305 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 137.62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Malwan.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Mala
Census Village Code
566603
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Sindhudurg
District Census Code
529
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Malwan
Sub-district Census Code
04278
CD Block
Malwan
Households
78
Population
305
Male Population
131
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,328.24
Area
137.62 hectares
Area
1.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Malwan
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
416605
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 221.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.91 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mala in the official administrative record. Census village code 566603 and Malwan CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
529
Sub-district Census Code
04278
Village Census Code
566603
CD Block Code
0329
CD Block Name
Malwan

Location and Distance

Malwan is the nearest town listed for Mala, about 15 km away. Oras Bk. is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Malwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Oras Bk.
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Malwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Malwan
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
137.62 hectares
Area
1.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 305 people in 78 households, with 131 male residents and 174 female residents. The average household size is 3.91, and SC share is 13.11% and ST share is 0% for Mala. Population density works out to about 221.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
305
Male Population
131
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,328.24
Average Household Size
3.91
SC Population
40
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
23
SC Population Share
13.11
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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government 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 include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
44.97 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sea River Ferry Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mala is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mala show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Mango and Cashew. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mango
Agricultural Commodities Third
Cashew
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.1
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
85.55 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not 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
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara 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
Canara Bank CRM 416605 Sindhudurg Malwan Dhamapur Dhamapur 13, Main Road, Dhamapur, Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 416605

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 Malwan Taluka of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Mala village in?

Mala village is in Sindhudurg district.

Which state is Mala village in?

Mala village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Mala under?

Mala comes under Malwan Taluka. 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 566603.

What is the population of Mala village?

The village record lists 305 people and 78 households for Mala.

How many households are in Mala village?

The village record lists 78 households for Mala.

What is the male and female population of Mala?

The record lists 131 male residents and 174 female residents for Mala.

What is the sex ratio of Mala village?

The sex ratio of Mala is 1,328.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mala village?

The reported geographical area of Mala is 137.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Mala village?

The approximate population density of Mala is 221.62 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 Malwan, about 15 km away.

How far is Mala from the district headquarters?

Mala is about 26 km from Oras Bk., the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mala from the sub-district headquarters?

Mala is about 15 km from Malwan, the taluka 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 Rice, Mango and Cashew.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mala. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Mala.

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.