Malkapur - Homnabad, Bidar

Malkapur is a village situated in the Homnabad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Homnabad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Madargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkapur is 600287. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.78 hectares and falls under the 585329 pincode. Homnabad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Malkapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Homnabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malkapur

As per Census 2011, Malkapur village has a total population of 1,179 people, consisting of 577 males and 602 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 810 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malkapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malkapur

Malkapur 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 Malkapur

Malkapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Homnabad to Malkapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Malkapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkapur

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

Health Facilities in Malkapur

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

FAQs about Malkapur