Malkhed Village Overview
Malkhed is a village in Mehkar tehsil of Buldana district, Maharashtra. It lies about 30 km from Mehkar tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Buldana district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hiwarkhed is the Gram Panchayat for Malkhed village.
The sections below provide essential information about Malkhed 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 Malkhed is 528927. The village covers a geographical area of 217.88 hectares and has a pincode of 443301. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Malkhed
Population & Demographics of Malkhed
This section provides population and demographic details of Malkhed village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 626 | 339 | 287 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 44 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 61 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 452 | 267 | 185 |
| Illiterate Population | 174 | 72 | 102 |
Key population details of Malkhed village are given below:
- Malkhed village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 626, including approximately 339 males and 287 females, with a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 116 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Malkhed village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.20%.
- There are around 155 households in Malkhed village.
Transport & Connectivity of Malkhed
Transport facilities help residents of Malkhed 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Malkhed
The following villages are located close to Malkhed 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 Malkhed
- Where is Malkhed located?
- Malkhed village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldana district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Malkhed?
- The Gram Panchayat of Malkhed is Hiwarkhed (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Malkhed?
- The pincode of Malkhed is 443301.
- What is the population of Malkhed?
- Malkhed has a total population of 626, including 339 males and 287 females.
- How many households are there in Malkhed?
- There are 155 households in Malkhed.
- What is the literacy rate in Malkhed?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malkhed is 72.20%. Male literacy is 78.76% and female literacy is 64.46%.