Where is Malam village located?
Malam is in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Malam Village
Malam is an inhabited village in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311732, the Census 2011 record lists 1,637 people in 407 households and the reported area is 186.73 hectares. The local references include Bansihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangarampur at about 10 km.
Village Code311732
Population1,637
Households407
Area186.73 hectares
Nearest TownGangarampur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Malam
- Census Village Code
- 311732
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Dakshin Dinajpur
- District Census Code
- 331
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bansihari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02206
- CD Block
- Bansihari
- Households
- 407
- Population
- 1,637
- Male Population
- 815
- Female Population
- 822
- Sex Ratio
- 1,008.59
- Area
- 186.73 hectares
- Area
- 1.87 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gangarampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 733121
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Malam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,637 people, 186.73 hectares of reported area and Gangarampur as the nearest town reference for Malam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Malam falls under Bansihari Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 311732.
- The record lists 1,637 people living in 407 households.
- The reported village area is 186.73 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gangarampur.
- 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 Density876.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.18%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share66.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Malam in the official administrative record. Census village code 311732 and Bansihari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 331
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02206
- Village Census Code
- 311732
- CD Block Code
- 0053
- CD Block Name
- Bansihari
Location and Distance
Gangarampur is the nearest town listed for Malam, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Buniadpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Balurghat
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gangarampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Gangarampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 186.73 hectares
- Area
- 1.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,637 people in 407 households, with 815 male residents and 822 female residents. The average household size is 4.02, and SC share is 27.61% and ST share is 3.18% for Malam. Population density works out to about 876.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 407
- Total Population
- 1,637
- Male Population
- 815
- Female Population
- 822
- Sex Ratio
- 1,008.59
- Average Household Size
- 4.02
- SC Population
- 452
- SC Male Population
- 227
- SC Female Population
- 225
- SC Population Share
- 27.61
- ST Population
- 52
- ST Male Population
- 25
- ST Female Population
- 27
- ST Population Share
- 3.18
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Malam list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Malam. 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
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Malam include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- 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
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Malam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Malam 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Malam is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 21 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Malam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 135 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (66.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Jute
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 31.73
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 135.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 45 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 90.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 15 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
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Malam
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 57% |
| CRM | 3 | 43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 43% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 29% |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 14% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 14% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | PIN No 733121 Buniadpur Bus Stand Po Ps Buniadpur Dist Dakshin Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Opp. Wb Electricity Board, Dist. Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground. Floor, VILL and Po - Buniadpur, Ps… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Dakshindinajpur at and Post-Buniadpur, Blk-Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Buniadpur Ward No. 10 P.O. and P.S. Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Bansihari | Buniadpur Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Power House, Po Buniadpur, Ps Banshihari, District Dakshin Dinajpur, PIN Code 733121 Ground Floor, Ward No 3, Holding N… |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 733121 | Dakshin Dinajpur | Bansihari | Buniadpur | Dakshindinajpur at and Post-Buniadpur, Blk-Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121 |
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
Which district is Malam village in?
Malam village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Which state is Malam village in?
Malam village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Malam under?
Malam comes under Bansihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Malam?
The Census village code of Malam is 311732.
What is the population of Malam village?
The village record lists 1,637 people and 407 households for Malam.
How many households are in Malam village?
The village record lists 407 households for Malam.
What is the male and female population of Malam?
The record lists 815 male residents and 822 female residents for Malam.
What is the sex ratio of Malam village?
The sex ratio of Malam is 1,008.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Malam village?
The reported geographical area of Malam is 186.73 hectares.
What is the population density of Malam village?
The approximate population density of Malam is 876.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Malam?
The nearest town listed for Malam is Gangarampur, about 10 km away.
How far is Malam from the sub-district headquarters?
Malam is about 18.1 km from Buniadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Malam?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Malam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Malam?
For Malam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 135 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Malam?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Malam. These records include 4 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 Malam.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Malam.