Malijunga - Sadak-Arjuni, Gondia

Malijunga is a village situated in the Sadak-Arjuni tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Sadak-arjuni and around 40 km from Gondiya. Rengepar (p) serves as the Village Panchayat for Malijunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malijunga is 538072. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.65 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Malijunga 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 Malijunga

According to the 2011 Census, Malijunga village had a total population of 894 people, including 448 males and 446 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.23%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 69.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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 Population894448446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904743
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034855
Scheduled Tribes (ST)215103112
Literate Population637356281
Illiterate Population25792165

Nearby Villages of Malijunga

Malijunga 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)
HalbitolaEast2.09 km
SiteparSouth2.52 km
ShivantolaSouth-East2.88 km
DhanoriWest3.16 km
LendezariNorth-West3.64 km
ChichtolaSouth-West3.97 km
DundaSouth-East4.09 km
PandhariEast4.76 km
GhategaonSouth4.85 km
TemaniSouth-West5.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malijunga

Malijunga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gongle, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Gondiya to Malijunga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malijunga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Malijunga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Malijunga

Where is Malijunga located?

Malijunga village is located in Sadak-Arjuni Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Malijunga?

The Village Panchayat of Malijunga is Rengepar (p).

What is the pincode of Malijunga?

The pincode of Malijunga is 441902.

What is the population of Malijunga?

Malijunga had a total population of 894, including 448 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Malijunga?

Malijunga had 218 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malijunga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malijunga was 79.23%. Male literacy was 88.78% and female literacy was 69.73%.