Malegaon - Hadgaon, Nanded

Malegaon is a village situated in the Hadgaon tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Halegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 544580. The village covers a total geographical area of 1082.3 hectares and falls under the 431713 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Hadgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malegaon village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 589 males and 582 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.79%, with male literacy at 70.36% and female literacy at 53.07%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,100.

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 Population1,171589582
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879394
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,100554546
Literate Population608349259
Illiterate Population563240323

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShendanNorth3.00 km
KondhurNorth-East3.25 km
JambhalaNorth-East4.89 km
ChenapurSouth-West5.41 km
PatnurSouth5.55 km
Chabhara (tanda)West5.78 km
PimpralaEast6.15 km
KrushnapurNorth-East6.30 km
LahanSouth-West6.87 km
EkralaNorth-East7.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malegaon

Malegaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tharban, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Malegaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Malegaon 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 Malegaon

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

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

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:

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

FAQs about Malegaon

Where is Malegaon located?

Malegaon village is located in Hadgaon Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malegaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Malegaon is Halegaon.

What is the pincode of Malegaon?

The pincode of Malegaon is 431713.

What is the population of Malegaon?

Malegaon had a total population of 1,171, including 589 males and 582 females.

How many households are there in Malegaon?

Malegaon had 223 households.

What is the literacy rate in Malegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malegaon was 61.79%. Male literacy was 70.36% and female literacy was 53.07%.