Malegaon Village Overview
Malegaon is a village in Mehkar tehsil of Buldana district, Maharashtra. It lies about 22 km from Mehkar tehsil headquarters and around 68 km from Buldana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Malegaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Malegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 528969. The village covers a geographical area of 864.84 hectares. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Malegaon
Population & Demographics of Malegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Malegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,604 | 778 | 826 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 257 | 119 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 211 | 98 | 113 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,322 | 641 | 681 |
| Literate Population | 1,109 | 602 | 507 |
| Illiterate Population | 495 | 176 | 319 |
Key population details of Malegaon village are given below:
- Malegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,604, including approximately 778 males and 826 females, with a sex ratio of 1061 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 211 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,322 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Malegaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.14%.
- There are around 340 households in Malegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Malegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Malegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Malegaon
The following villages are located close to Malegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malegaon
- Where is Malegaon located?
- Malegaon village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldana district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Malegaon?
- Malegaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Malegaon?
- Malegaon has a total population of 1,604, including 778 males and 826 females.
- How many households are there in Malegaon?
- There are 340 households in Malegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Malegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malegaon is 69.14%. Male literacy is 77.38% and female literacy is 61.38%.