Malegaon - Katol, Nagpur

Malegaon is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Malegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 534954. The village covers a total geographical area of 642.19 hectares and falls under the 441302 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malegaon village had a total population of 375 people, including 185 males and 190 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 73.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Malegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonkhamb, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Malegaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Malegaon is about 82 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 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