Zodga - Malkapur, Buldhana

Zodga is a village situated in the Malkapur tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Malkapur and around 54 km from Buldana. Zodga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zodga is 528600. The village covers a total geographical area of 985.44 hectares and falls under the 443112 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Zodga

According to the 2011 Census, Zodga village had a total population of 2,486 people, including 1,253 males and 1,233 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.20%, with male literacy at 92.99% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,4861,2531,233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270140130
Scheduled Castes (SC)449225224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)506256250
Literate Population1,8881,035853
Illiterate Population598218380

Nearby Villages of Zodga

Zodga 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)
HarsodaNorth-East3.08 km
TelkhedNorth-West3.14 km
AnurabadSouth3.24 km
DharangaonSouth-West3.74 km
NarwelNorth3.88 km
TandulwadiWest4.20 km
PanheraSouth4.24 km
WadodaSouth-East4.43 km
Hingana NagapurNorth-East4.94 km
Kund Bk.South-West5.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zodga

Zodga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Zodga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Zodga is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zodga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Zodga

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

Where is Zodga located?

Zodga village is located in Malkapur Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zodga?

Zodga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zodga?

The pincode of Zodga is 443112.

What is the population of Zodga?

Zodga had a total population of 2,486, including 1,253 males and 1,233 females.

How many households are there in Zodga?

Zodga had 613 households.

What is the literacy rate in Zodga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zodga was 85.20%. Male literacy was 92.99% and female literacy was 77.33%.