Malood - Killod, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Malood is a village situated in the Killod tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Harsud and around 105 km from Khandwa. Malud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malood village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malood is 505452. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.13 hectares and falls under the 450116 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Malood

According to the 2011 Census, Malood village had a total population of 2,597 people, including 1,338 males and 1,259 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.72%, with male literacy at 73.39% and female literacy at 45.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Malood

Malood 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 Malood

Malood is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dagarhkeri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Malood is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Malood is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malood

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

Health Facilities in Malood

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

FAQs about Malood