Maljamuna
Maljamuna is a revenue village in Dantan - I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It had a population of 783 in 187 households (Census 2011).
783 people. 187 homes.
Dantan - I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Maljamuna today
- Betal Leaves₹32,500Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Maljamuna is a village in Dantan - I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 783 people in 187 households, with a literacy rate of 69.2%. It is administered by the Alikosha gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 721451.
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Gram panchayat
Maljamuna is in the Alikosha gram panchayat.
Other villages in Alikosha
- Bara
- Rajnagar
- Antri
- Uchadiha
- Maheshpur
- Bamanda
- Dhunria
- Kantapal
- Rautarapur
- Talda
- Alikasha
- Charda
- Mani Kara
- Mukundapur
- Bahalia
- Markundapur
- Jethia
- Deoli
- Chak Jal Palnia
- Praharajpur
- Harkisol
- Kamia
- Srikrishnapur
- Harichak
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Maljamuna compares
By population, Maljamuna is #87 of 181 inhabited villages in Dantan - I block.
| — | Maljamuna | Dantan - I block | Paschim Medinipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 69.2% | 73.6% | 78.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 962 | 964 | 962 |
| People per household | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 721451
Post office: Maljamuna
- Shashinda · Narayangarh
- Monoharpur · Dantan - I
- Tarrui · Dantan - I
- Nahapur · Narayangarh
- Keshrambha · Dantan - II
- Siyara · Narayangarh
- Trikalpur · Narayangarh
- Kutki · Narayangarh
- Rajnagar · Dantan - I
All villages with PIN 721451 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Maljamuna
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From Paschim Medinipur district
- National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
District Administration, Paschim Medinipur · 13 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Maljamuna
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Essential services & places near Maljamuna
Maljamuna isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Dantan - I block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices853 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Hospitals & clinics128 in Paschim Medinipur district
Schools & anganwadis33 in Paschim Medinipur district
Colleges & universities26 in Paschim Medinipur district
Police & fire stations5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Government offices14 in Paschim Medinipur district
Temples29 in Paschim Medinipur district
Churches2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Mosques6 in Paschim Medinipur district
Other places of worship2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Transport64 in Paschim Medinipur district
Agriculture services5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Community places38 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Maljamuna on the map
Electoral profile
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Questions about Maljamuna
- Where is Maljamuna located?
- Maljamuna is a village in Dantan - I block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Maljamuna in?
- Maljamuna is in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Maljamuna belong to?
- Maljamuna comes under the Alikosha gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Maljamuna?
- The pincode of Maljamuna, Dantan - I, Paschim Medinipur is 721451.
- What is the population of Maljamuna?
- As per the 2011 Census, Maljamuna had a population of 783 (399 males and 384 females).
- How many households are there in Maljamuna?
- Maljamuna had 187 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Maljamuna?
- The literacy rate of Maljamuna was 69.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Maljamuna?
- Maljamuna had 962 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Maljamuna?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maljamuna is 343705 and its Census 2011 village code is 343705.
- Which villages are near Maljamuna?
- Other villages in Dantan - I block include Achkarbar, Alikasha, Angua, Anikola, Anipara.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Dantan - I block
- Sarrang
- Shalikota
- Kakrajit
- Dakshin Arbana
- Chak Ismailpur
- Menakapur
- Monoharpur
- Raybar Uttar
- Bhabanipur
- Tarrui
- Bara
- Ektarpur Takinagar
- Angua
- Uttar Arbana
- Gazipur Patna
- Barangi
- Paikbar
- Sonakania
- Kuhura
- Nimpur
- Bara Baghra
- Rajnagar
- Saorapir
- Bamanbirua
- Antri
- Gopinathpur
- Maliara Sundarpur
- Anikola
- Solpota
- Krishnapur
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betal Leaves · Local | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Betal Leaves | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 17,500 | 44,500 | 32,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 3,400 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Egra/contai APMC | 3,000 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,100 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
