Malkheda - Chopda, Jalgaon

Malkheda is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Malkheda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkheda is 526696. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.17 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Malkheda

According to the 2011 Census, Malkheda village had a total population of 780 people, including 408 males and 372 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 68.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkheda

Malkheda 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 Malkheda

Public transport in the Malkheda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Malkheda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Malkheda is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkheda

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

Health Facilities in Malkheda

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

FAQs about Malkheda