Malkhed - Balapur, Akola
Malkhed is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Nimbha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkhed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkhed is 529887. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.13 hectares and falls under the 444302 pincode.
Malkhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Malkhed
Malkhed 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ragadgaon | North | 1.64 km |
| Rashidpur | East | 2.57 km |
| Sirri | South-East | 3.01 km |
| Umarkheda | North-East | 3.07 km |
| Nashirpur | South-West | 3.17 km |
| Karajgaon | North | 3.33 km |
| Durgwada | West | 4.06 km |
| Kopra | North-East | 4.40 km |
| Gavala | South-East | 4.49 km |
| Pardi | South-West | 4.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Malkhed
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Malkhed. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Malkhed is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Malkhed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malkhed village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Malkhed
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 village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Malkhed
Where is Malkhed located?
Malkhed village is located in Balapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Malkhed?
The Gram Panchayat of Malkhed is Nimbha.
What is the pincode of Malkhed?
The pincode of Malkhed is 444302.