Malegaon - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Malegaon is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Muktainagar and around 65 km from Jalgaon. Malegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 527042. The village covers a total geographical area of 1376.8 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Malegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malegaon village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 524 males and 524 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.49%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 63.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Malegaon

Malegaon 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 Malegaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Malegaon. The nearest railway station is Bodwad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Malegaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Malegaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malegaon

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

Health Facilities in Malegaon

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

FAQs about Malegaon