Malvan - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Malvan is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Malwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malvan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malvan is 525883. The village covers a total geographical area of 890.94 hectares and falls under the 425416 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Malvan

According to the 2011 Census, Malvan village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 855 males and 919 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.43%, with male literacy at 67.72% and female literacy at 47.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,766.

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

Nearby Villages of Malvan

Malvan 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 Malvan

Public transport in the Malvan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Malvan is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Malvan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malvan

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

Health Facilities in Malvan

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

FAQs about Malvan