Maliwadgaon - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Maliwadgaon is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Gangapur and around 44 km from Aurangabad. Maliwadgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maliwadgaon is 549180. The village covers a total geographical area of 655 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Maliwadgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maliwadgaon

As per Census 2011, Maliwadgaon village has a total population of 2,853 people, consisting of 1,464 males and 1,389 females. The village has 565 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,914 literate and 939 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maliwadgaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8531,4641,389
Child Population (0–6 yrs)384197187
Scheduled Castes (SC)260127133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)275147128
Literate Population1,9141,115799
Illiterate Population939349590

Nearby Villages of Maliwadgaon

Maliwadgaon 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)
DerhalEast2.68 km
PadalsaSouth-East2.85 km
BabhulgaonSouth2.91 km
SanavWest3.04 km
DinwadaWest3.48 km
VairagadSouth-West3.74 km
DeoliNorth-West3.78 km
Deogaon (rangari)North4.29 km
KinhalEast4.69 km
MandkiWest5.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maliwadgaon

Maliwadgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Maliwadgaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Maliwadgaon is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maliwadgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maliwadgaon

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

Where is Maliwadgaon located?

Maliwadgaon village is located in Gangapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Maliwadgaon?

Maliwadgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Maliwadgaon?

The pincode of Maliwadgaon is 431115.

What is the population of Maliwadgaon?

Maliwadgaon has a total population of 2,853, including 1,464 males and 1,389 females.

How many households are there in Maliwadgaon?

There are 565 households in Maliwadgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Maliwadgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maliwadgaon is 67.09%. Male literacy is 76.16% and female literacy is 57.52%.