Malancha, Basirhat

Malancha is a village in Minakhan CD Block in Basirhat subdivision of North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Malancha
Village
Malancha
Location in West Bengal, India
Malancha
Malancha (India)
Coordinates: 22.508231°N 88.768858°E / 22.508231; 88.768858
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,610
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
743425 (Malancha)
Telephone/STD code03217
Lok Sabha constituencyBasirhat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMinakhan
Websitenorth24parganas.nic.in

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Malancha had a total population of 2,610, of which 1,399 (51%) were males and 1,271 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 401. The total number of literates in Malancha was 1,607 (72.75% of the population over 6 years).[1]

Transport

The originating/ starting point of State Highway 2 is at its junction with State Highway 3 at Malancha.[2][3]

Tourist attraction

Malancha has attractions for tourists passing by: “This small town has one of the biggest Fish Markets in West Bengal. At Malancha you would see the mighty Icchamati River meeting the Bidyadhari River. You can also stop over the bridge over Bidyadhari River and enjoy the sunset. This side of the riverbank is dotted with brick kilns and their towering chimneys line up the riverbank for miles – it’s an amazing sight.”[4]

Fish market

Malancha has one of the largest fish markets in south Bengal, where about 15,000 kg of fish is auctioned every day. There are at least 15 such wholesale fish markets in south Bengal, all supplying fish to Kolkata.[5]

References
  1. "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. Google maps
  3. "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  4. "Dhuturdaha". Weekend Detinations Info. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  5. "Demonetisation cripples fishing industry in Bengal". The Hindu, 13 November 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2018.

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