Where is Malai village located?
Malai is in Gairsain Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
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.
Village Code041834
Population580
Households124
Area180.61 hectares
Nearest TownKarnaprayag
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density321.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.68 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.66%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.1%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.