Malegaon - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Malegaon is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Akola and around 135 km from Ahmadnagar. Malegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 557158. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.51 hectares and falls under the 422604 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Malegaon

As per Census 2011, Malegaon village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 441 males and 425 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 839 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malegaon

Malegaon 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 Malegaon

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Malegaon. The nearest railway station is Ghoti, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Malegaon is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Malegaon is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malegaon

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

Health Facilities in Malegaon

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

FAQs about Malegaon