Malchi - Pauni, Bhandara

Malchi is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Malachi (punarvasan) serves as the Village Panchayat for Malchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malchi is 537291. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.31 hectares and falls under the 441903 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Malchi

According to the 2011 Census, Malchi village had a total population of 309 people, including 164 males and 145 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Malchi

Malchi 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 Malchi

Malchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Malchi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Malchi 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 Malchi

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

Health Facilities in Malchi

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

FAQs about Malchi