Malkatar - Shirpur, Dhule
Malkatar is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Malkater serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkatar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkatar is 526079. The village falls under the 425428 pincode.
Malkatar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Malkatar
Malkatar 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gadhaddeo | South-East | 1.25 km |
| Malkatar | North-West | 1.46 km |
| Nihalamba | North-East | 1.85 km |
| Padlya | North | 3.08 km |
| Nandyabad | North-East | 3.11 km |
| Harnya | North-West | 3.14 km |
| Wangra | North | 3.95 km |
| Chichlya | North | 4.82 km |
| Donwada | North-West | 5.75 km |
| Shahane | South-West | 6.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Malkatar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Malkatar. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhule to Malkatar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Malkatar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malkatar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Malkatar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malkatar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Malkatar
Where is Malkatar located?
Malkatar village is located in Shirpur Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Malkatar?
The Gram Panchayat of Malkatar is Malkater.
What is the pincode of Malkatar?
The pincode of Malkatar is 425428.