Malfa - Pansemal, Barwani

Malfa is a village situated in the Pansemal tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pansemal and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Malfa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malfa is 478402. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.15 hectares and falls under the 451881 pincode. Khetia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Malfa

According to the 2011 Census, Malfa village had a total population of 1,938 people, including 980 males and 958 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.63%, with male literacy at 69.92% and female literacy at 53.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 749.

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

Nearby Villages of Malfa

Malfa 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 Malfa

Malfa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetia to Malfa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Malfa is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malfa

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

Health Facilities in Malfa

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

FAQs about Malfa