Indian Village Directory

Malai Village

Malai is an inhabited village in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 041834, the Census 2011 record lists 580 people in 124 households and the reported area is 180.61 hectares. The local references include Malai Gram Panchayat, Gairsain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karnaprayag at about 34 km.

In short:

Malai is a village in Gairsain Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 041834 and 580 people in 124 households.

Village Code041834
Population580
Households124
Area180.61 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag

Detailed village profile

Malai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 580 people, 180.61 hectares of reported area and Karnaprayag as the nearest town reference for Malai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Sub-district Gairsain
CD Block Gairsain
Gram Panchayat MALAI
  • Malai falls under Gairsain Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 041834.
  • The record lists 580 people living in 124 households.
  • The reported village area is 180.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Karnaprayag.
  • 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
Malai
Census Village Code
041834
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gairsain
Sub-district Census Code
00289
CD Block
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat
Malai
Households
124
Population
580
Male Population
277
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
1,093.86
Area
180.61 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
248487
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 321.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.68 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.66% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 3.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Malai in the official administrative record. Census village code 041834, Malai Gram Panchayat and Gairsain CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00289
Village Census Code
041834
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Gairsain
Gram Panchayat Name
Malai

Location and Distance

Karnaprayag is the nearest town listed for Malai, about 34 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gairsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
70 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
242 km
Nearest Town
Karnaprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
180.61 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 580 people in 124 households, with 277 male residents and 303 female residents. The average household size is 4.68, and SC share is 29.66% and ST share is 0% for Malai. Population density works out to about 321.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
124
Total Population
580
Male Population
277
Female Population
303
Sex Ratio
1,093.86
Average Household Size
4.68
SC Population
172
SC Male Population
82
SC Female Population
90
SC Population Share
29.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Malai list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Malai.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Malai include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Malai is reported as 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Malai show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Pules and Ragi, net sown area is 52.71 hectares and irrigated land is 1.64 hectares (3.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
75.27 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.14 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
20.25 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.09 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
52.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.07 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.64
Canals Area In Hectares
1.64 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Malai village located?

Malai is in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Malai village in?

Malai village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Malai village in?

Malai village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Malai under?

Malai comes under Gairsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Malai?

The Census village code of Malai is 041834.

Which Gram Panchayat is Malai under?

Malai is listed under MALAI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gairsain.

What is the population of Malai village?

The village record lists 580 people and 124 households for Malai.

How many households are in Malai village?

The village record lists 124 households for Malai.

What is the male and female population of Malai?

The record lists 277 male residents and 303 female residents for Malai.

What is the sex ratio of Malai village?

The sex ratio of Malai is 1,093.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Malai village?

The reported geographical area of Malai is 180.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Malai village?

The approximate population density of Malai is 321.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Malai?

The nearest town listed for Malai is Karnaprayag, about 34 km away.

How far is Malai from the district headquarters?

Malai is about 80 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Malai from the sub-district headquarters?

Malai is about 70 km from Gairsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Malai?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Malai.

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

For Malai, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Pules and Ragi, net sown area is 52.71 hectares and irrigated land is 1.64 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.