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LGD code: 516856
Pincode: 387240
Population: 5,760
Households: 1,200
Literacy rate: 78.1%
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,293

Key facts — Malataj

LGD code: 516856
Pincode: 387240
Population (Census 2011): 5,760
Population (projected 2026): 6,791
Households: 1,200
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 924
Literacy rate: 78.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhandhuka
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi
Block / Mandal: Sojitra

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 Anand district level

Then & Now

Malataj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,760

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,791

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,200

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,415

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: 5,760Census 2011
Households: 1,200Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 924 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,7912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,4152026 projection
Active job cards: 25,630MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 9,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 726NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Anand district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Anand district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Anand 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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What is the pincode of Malataj?

The pincode of Malataj, Sojitra mandal, Anand district, Gujarat is 387240.

In which district is Malataj located?

Malataj is a village in Sojitra mandal of Anand district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Malataj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malataj village has a population of 5,760 across 1,200 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malataj in?

Malataj falls under the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malataj in?

Malataj falls under the Dhandhuka assembly constituency (AC #59) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Malataj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malataj village is 78.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Malataj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malataj village is 924 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malataj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malataj, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Malataj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malataj village is 516856.

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Key facts — Malataj

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Malataj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Ester Industries Signs Gujarat Recycling Plant MoU

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World Athletics Day: Gujarat highlights focus on grassroots sporting talent through Khel Mahakumbh

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What is the pincode of Malataj?

In which district is Malataj located?

What is the population of Malataj as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malataj in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malataj in?

What is the literacy rate in Malataj?

What is the sex ratio in Malataj?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malataj?

What is the LGD code of Malataj?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Malataj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Malataj on the map

Latest posts

Ester Industries Signs Gujarat Recycling Plant MoU

Gujarat govt promoting non-polluting industries, garment sector in tribal areas: Harsh Sanghavi

World Athletics Day: Gujarat highlights focus on grassroots sporting talent through Khel Mahakumbh

Notable persons of Malataj

Open jobs in Malataj

Upcoming events

Raksha Bandhan

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Malataj

What is the pincode of Malataj?

In which district is Malataj located?

What is the population of Malataj as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malataj in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malataj in?

What is the literacy rate in Malataj?

What is the sex ratio in Malataj?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malataj?

What is the LGD code of Malataj?