Malikwad - Chikodi, Belagavi

Malikwad is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Chikodi and around 90 km from Belgaum. Malikawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malikwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malikwad is 597174. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.3 hectares and falls under the 591244 pincode. Sadalgi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Malikwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikkodi-Sadalga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malikwad

According to the 2011 Census, Malikwad village had a total population of 2,970 people, including 1,532 males and 1,438 females, living in 693 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.28%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 74.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malikwad

Malikwad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Malikwad

Malikwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raybag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadalgi to Malikwad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Malikwad is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malikwad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malikwad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Malikwad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malikwad village are given below:

FAQs about Malikwad