Mal Forest Population in 2025
In 2025, Mal Forest Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 k (1,121), indicating a 9.38% increased from Mal Forest's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 568 , and the estimated female population is 553 .
Mal Forest Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Mal Forest Village estimated population is projected to be 1.13 k (1,125), projecting a 9.81% increased from Mal Forest's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 570 , and the estimated female population is 556 .
Mal Forest Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Mal Forest Village has a population of 1.02 k (1,024) with 522 (522) males and 502 (502) females.The sex ratio in Mal Forest is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mal Forest Village is 95 (95) which is 9.28% of Mal Forest Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mal Forest Village is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mal Forest village is listed as part of the Gorubathan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Darjiling District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Mal Forest Literacy Rate
Mal Forest Village has a literacy rate of 73.2% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mal Forest Village is 90.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mal Forest Village is 55.24 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mal Forest
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.2 | 90.66 | 55.24 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.2 | 90.66 | 55.24 |
Mal Forest Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mal Forest Village is 112 (112) with 62 (62) males and 50 (50) females, which is 10.94% of Mal Forest Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 807 females for every 1000 males.
Mal Forest Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mal Forest Village is 468 (468) with 243 (243) males and 225 (225) females, which is 45.7% of Mal Forest Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mal Forest
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 962 |
Mal Forest Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Mal Forest Village are 197 (197).
Mal Forest Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mal Forest Village, there are about 412 (412) workers, making up nearly 40.23% of the Mal Forest Village total population. Out of these, around 293 (293) are male workers, and about 119 (119) are female workers.
Mal Forest - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.12 k (1,121) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.13 k (1,125) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.13 k (1,129) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.13 k (1,132) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.14 k (1,136) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.14 k (1,140) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.14 k (1,142) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.14 k (1,144) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.15 k (1,146) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.15 k (1,147) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.15 k (1,151) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mal Forest Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.15 k (1,151), with a male population of 579 (579) and a female population of 572 (572). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mal Forest Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Mal Forest Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambeok Forest | 0 |
| 2 | Dalingkot Forest | 394 |
| 3 | Dalingma Khasmahal | 821 |
| 4 | Gorubathan Khasmahal | 5,291 |
| 5 | Mal Khasmahal | 1,322 |
| 6 | Lower Fagu Tea Garden | 2,070 |
| 7 | Darjiling Hilldoars Tea Garden | 1,627 |
| 8 | Sakam Forest | 1,158 |