Malkanpur - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Malkanpur is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 94 km from Gondiya. Mahurkuda serves as the Village Panchayat for Malkanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkanpur is 538305. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.88 hectares and falls under the 441701 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Malkanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malkanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Malkanpur village had a total population of 636 people, including 324 males and 312 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.61%, with male literacy at 95.77% and female literacy at 83.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkanpur

Malkanpur 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 Malkanpur

Malkanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Malkanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Malkanpur is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkanpur

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

Health Facilities in Malkanpur

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

FAQs about Malkanpur