Mahalingi - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Mahalingi is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Dabhadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Mahalingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalingi is 546252. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.13 hectares and falls under the 431701 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Mahalingi

According to the 2011 Census, Mahalingi village had a total population of 725 people, including 366 males and 359 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 86.73% and female literacy at 55.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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 Population725366359
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155758
Scheduled Castes (SC)492920
Scheduled Tribes (ST)449225224
Literate Population435268167
Illiterate Population29098192

Nearby Villages of Mahalingi

Mahalingi 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)
ZunzunwadiSouth-West1.82 km
Jambhal SavaliEast2.62 km
BhategaonWest2.85 km
ChunchaNorth3.34 km
WarwatNorth-East3.71 km
Choramba (nanded)South4.06 km
Waranga PhataNorth4.08 km
WarudSouth-West4.40 km
JamgavhanNorth-West5.49 km
SawargaonSouth-East5.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahalingi

Public transport in the Mahalingi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pathrad, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Mahalingi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Mahalingi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahalingi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahalingi

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

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

FAQs about Mahalingi

Where is Mahalingi located?

Mahalingi village is located in Kalamnuri Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Mahalingi?

The Village Panchayat of Mahalingi is Dabhadi.

What is the pincode of Mahalingi?

The pincode of Mahalingi is 431701.

What is the population of Mahalingi?

Mahalingi had a total population of 725, including 366 males and 359 females.

How many households are there in Mahalingi?

Mahalingi had 143 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahalingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahalingi was 71.31%. Male literacy was 86.73% and female literacy was 55.48%.