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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Malakjam village had a total population of 907 people, including 445 males and 462 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.81%, with male literacy at 76.34% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

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