Malkhed (J) - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Malkhed (J) is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Sedam and around 45 km from Gulbarga. Malkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkhed (J) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkhed (J) is 620493. The village covers a total geographical area of 4335.88 hectares and falls under the 585317 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Malkhed (J)

As per Census 2011, Malkhed (J) village has a total population of 10,648 people, consisting of 5,397 males and 5,251 females. The village has 2,143 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,731 literate and 3,917 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malkhed (J) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population10,6485,3975,251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,365701664
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,2171,1251,092
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673631
Literate Population6,7313,7023,029
Illiterate Population3,9171,6952,222

Nearby Villages of Malkhed (J)

Malkhed (J) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SamkhedNorth-West2.05 km
BhimnagarSouth2.49 km
BijjanhalliNorth-East3.54 km
MalkoodNorth-West3.67 km
Sangavi (m)North4.05 km
RajivnagarEast4.56 km
MoglaSouth5.52 km
NrupathangaSouth5.66 km
Tonsinhalli (t)North-West5.77 km
MargolSouth-West5.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malkhed (J)

Malkhed (J) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malkhaid Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Malkhed (J) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Malkhed (J) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkhed (J)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malkhed (J)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Malkhed (J)

Where is Malkhed (J) located?

Malkhed (J) village is located in Sedam Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malkhed (J)?

The Gram Panchayat of Malkhed (J) is Malkhed.

What is the pincode of Malkhed (J)?

The pincode of Malkhed (J) is 585317.

What is the population of Malkhed (J)?

Malkhed (J) has a total population of 10,648, including 5,397 males and 5,251 females.

How many households are there in Malkhed (J)?

There are 2,143 households in Malkhed (J).

What is the literacy rate in Malkhed (J)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malkhed (J) is 63.21%. Male literacy is 68.59% and female literacy is 57.68%.