Malich - Sindkhede, Dhule

Malich is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Malich village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malich is 526188. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.09 hectares and falls under the 424309 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Malich

According to the 2011 Census, Malich village had a total population of 2,160 people, including 1,187 males and 973 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.63%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 71.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Malich

Malich 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Malich

Malich is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Malich is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Malich is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malich

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

Health Facilities in Malich

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malich village are given below:

FAQs about Malich