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Khancha Malla Village

Khancha Malla is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040862, the Census 2011 record lists 12 people in 3 households and the reported area is 34.77 hectares. The local references include Merag Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Khancha Malla is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040862 and 12 people in 3 households.
Village Code040862
Population12
Households3
Area34.77 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath

Key Village Facts

Village
Khancha Malla
Census Village Code
040862
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Joshimath
Sub-district Census Code
00284
CD Block
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat
Merag
Households
3
Population
12
Male Population
6
Female Population
6
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
34.77 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246472
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Khancha Malla at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 12 people, 34.77 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Khancha Malla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtJoshimath
CD BlockJoshimath
Gram PanchayatMERAG
  • Khancha Malla falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040862.
  • The record lists 12 people living in 3 households.
  • The reported village area is 34.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joshimath.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density34.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khancha Malla in the official administrative record. Census village code 040862, Merag Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00284
Village Census Code
040862
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Joshimath
Gram Panchayat Name
Merag

Location and Distance

Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Khancha Malla, about 3 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Joshimath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
288 km
Nearest Town
Joshimath
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
34.77 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 12 people in 3 households, with 6 male residents and 6 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Khancha Malla. Population density works out to about 34.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
3
Total Population
12
Male Population
6
Female Population
6
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
4.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khancha Malla 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khancha Malla include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khancha Malla is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khancha Malla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 3.81 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pules
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
22.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.11
Net Area Sown In Hectares
3.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.81 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Khancha Malla

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 60%
CRM 2 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Naurakh Main Market, Pipalkoti Naurakh, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India CRM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Naurakh Uttrakhand Pipalkoti, Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Batula Badrinath Marg Batula, Shop No. 2 Near Vinayak Hotel, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India ATM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Phali Infront of Indian Oil Petrol Pump Pipalkoti Pipalkoti, Main Market Pipalkoti, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472
State Bank of India CRM 246472 Chamoli Chamoli Batula Dist: Chamoli Batula, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472

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 Khancha Malla village located?

Khancha Malla is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Khancha Malla village in?

Khancha Malla village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Khancha Malla village in?

Khancha Malla village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Khancha Malla under?

Khancha Malla comes under Joshimath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khancha Malla?

The Census village code of Khancha Malla is 040862.

Which Gram Panchayat is Khancha Malla under?

Khancha Malla is listed under MERAG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.

What is the population of Khancha Malla village?

The village record lists 12 people and 3 households for Khancha Malla.

How many households are in Khancha Malla village?

The village record lists 3 households for Khancha Malla.

What is the male and female population of Khancha Malla?

The record lists 6 male residents and 6 female residents for Khancha Malla.

What is the sex ratio of Khancha Malla village?

The sex ratio of Khancha Malla is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khancha Malla village?

The reported geographical area of Khancha Malla is 34.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Khancha Malla village?

The approximate population density of Khancha Malla is 34.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khancha Malla?

The nearest town listed for Khancha Malla is Joshimath, about 3 km away.

How far is Khancha Malla from the district headquarters?

Khancha Malla is about 70 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khancha Malla from the sub-district headquarters?

Khancha Malla is about 3 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khancha Malla?

For Khancha Malla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 3.81 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Khancha Malla?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Khancha Malla. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.