Malgam Village Overview
Malgam is a village in Kodinar tehsil of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It lies about 11 km from Kodinar tehsil headquarters and around 132 km from Junagadh district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Malgam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Malgam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgam is 515145. The village covers a geographical area of 709.64 hectares and has a pincode of 362720. Kodinar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Malgam
Population & Demographics of Malgam
This section provides population and demographic details of Malgam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,010 | 1,045 | 965 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 275 | 143 | 132 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 461 | 253 | 208 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 99 | 54 | 45 |
| Literate Population | 1,171 | 707 | 464 |
| Illiterate Population | 839 | 338 | 501 |
Key population details of Malgam village are given below:
- Malgam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,010, including approximately 1,045 males and 965 females, with a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 461 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 99 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Malgam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.26%.
- There are around 369 households in Malgam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Malgam
Transport facilities help residents of Malgam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Malgam
The following villages are located close to Malgam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malgam
- Where is Malgam located?
- Malgam village is located in Kodinar Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Malgam?
- Malgam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Malgam?
- The pincode of Malgam is 362720.
- What is the population of Malgam?
- Malgam has a total population of 2,010, including 1,045 males and 965 females.
- How many households are there in Malgam?
- There are 369 households in Malgam.
- What is the literacy rate in Malgam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malgam is 58.26%. Male literacy is 67.66% and female literacy is 48.08%.