Malada - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Malada is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Murza serves as the Village Panchayat for Malada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malada is 537473. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.24 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Malada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Malada

According to the 2011 Census, Malada village had a total population of 275 people, including 140 males and 135 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.85%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Malada

Malada 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 Malada

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Malada. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Malada is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Malada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malada

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

Health Facilities in Malada

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

FAQs about Malada