Malakjam - Kinwat, Nanded

Malakjam is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Malakjam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malakjam is 544378. The village covers a total geographical area of 2336.85 hectares and falls under the 431803 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Malakjam

As per Census 2011, Malakjam village has a total population of 907 people, consisting of 445 males and 462 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 372 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 241 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malakjam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malakjam

Malakjam 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 Malakjam

Malakjam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahimba, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Malakjam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Malakjam is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malakjam

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

Health Facilities in Malakjam

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

FAQs about Malakjam