Malhara - Achalpur, Amravati

Malhara is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Malhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhara is 531870. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.12 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Malhara

As per Census 2011, Malhara village has a total population of 2,035 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 987 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,523 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 748 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0351,048987
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238129109
Scheduled Castes (SC)359190169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)748383365
Literate Population1,523836687
Illiterate Population512212300

Nearby Villages of Malhara

Malhara 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)
NarsariSouth1.78 km
GondvihirNorth-East1.91 km
KalwitNorth1.92 km
GaurkhedaSouth-East2.06 km
BuradghatNorth-West2.39 km
MhasonaEast2.54 km
WazzarNorth-West2.57 km
DhotarkhedaSouth2.66 km
KumbhiSouth-East2.93 km
NimkundNorth-West3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malhara

Malhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Malhara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Malhara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhara

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

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

Health Facilities in Malhara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malhara 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 Malhara

Where is Malhara located?

Malhara village is located in Achalpur Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malhara?

Malhara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malhara?

The pincode of Malhara is 444806.

What is the population of Malhara?

Malhara has a total population of 2,035, including 1,048 males and 987 females.

How many households are there in Malhara?

There are 427 households in Malhara.

What is the literacy rate in Malhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malhara is 74.84%. Male literacy is 79.77% and female literacy is 69.60%.