Malai village, Satpuli tehsil | Pincode 246131

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LGD code: 47893
Pincode: 246131
Post office: Ekeshwar (A)
Population: 90
Households: 19
Literacy rate: 68.9%
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 15
Distance to district centre: 11 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 104 km
Distance to Delhi: 230 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 53 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Farsarigad · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Malai compares

By population, Malai ranks #113 of 269 villages in Satpuli mandal.

Literacy rate

68.9%

−3.3% vs mandal average

Malai: 68.9%
Satpuli mandal: 72.2%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,045

−70 vs mandal average

Malai: 1,045
Satpuli mandal: 1,115

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.8 vs mandal average

Malai: 4.7
Satpuli mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Malai at a glance

Malai is a village of 90 people in 19 households (Census 2011) in Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 113th-largest of 269 villages in Satpuli tehsil. Literacy is 69%, 3 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,045 women per 1,000 men. It lies 11 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 25 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 53 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246131, served by Ekeshwar (A) post office; the LGD village code is 47893. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Farsarigad, 4 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 106 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malai · this village	90	69%	—
Silwani · Bironkhal	68	53%	0 km N
Jiwaye · Bironkhal	500	58%	0 km N
Giwali · Satpuli	35	83%	0 km N
Chai · Satpuli	150	59%	0 km N
Raiwari · Satpuli	0	—	0 km N
Jiwai · Amroha	2,386	53%	0 km N

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Key facts — Malai

LGD code: 47893
Pincode: 246131
Post office: Ekeshwar (A)
Population (Census 2011): 90
Population (projected 2026): 106
Households: 19
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1045
Literacy rate: 68.9%
Coordinates: 29.94509°N, 79.02347°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Satpuli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Malai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

106

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+15.8%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 90Census 2011
Households: 19Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1045 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1062026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 222026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Malai

Mandal centre

Satpuli · ≈ 1.5 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun104 kmcapital
Delhi230 km
Kolkata1240 km
Mumbai1358 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara53 km
Bus stopRatkot5 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Farsarigad4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila29 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum37 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry13 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station38 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Malai

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Rasulan Deeba TempleTemple4.6 km ↗

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September 2026

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

Reported by India Today.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portalyesterday
Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Today2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malai

What is the pincode of Malai?

The pincode of Malai, Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246131. The post office is Ekeshwar (A).

Which post office delivers to Malai?

Mail for Malai is delivered through Ekeshwar (A) post office, pincode 246131, in Satpuli tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malai located?

Malai is a village in Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Malai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malai village has a population of 90 across 19 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malai in?

Malai falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malai in?

Malai falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Malai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malai village is 68.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Malai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malai village is 1045 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malai, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Malai from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Malai is approximately 11 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Malai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malai village is 47893.

Which is the nearest town to Malai?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 25 km from Malai in a straight line.

How big is Malai compared to other villages in Satpuli tehsil?

Malai ranks 113 of 269 villages in Satpuli tehsil by Census 2011 population (90 residents).

How far is Malai from Dehradun?

Malai is about 104 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 135 km.

How far is Malai from Delhi?

Malai is about 230 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 299 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Malai?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Malai, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 69 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Malai?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Malai, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malai?

Government Hospital, Farsarigad is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malai, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Malai?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Malai, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Malai?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Malai, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Malai?

Malai falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Malai?

Malai is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Malai in 2026?

Malai is estimated at 106 people in 2026, up about 18% from 90 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Malai in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Malai in Pauri Garhwal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)