Malgaon - Shahade, Nandurbar

Malgaon is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Malgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgaon is 525538. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.18 hectares and falls under the 425444 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Malgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malgaon village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,159 males and 1,113 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.11%, with male literacy at 44.52% and female literacy at 25.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,173.

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

Nearby Villages of Malgaon

Malgaon 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 Malgaon

Malgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Malgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Malgaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgaon

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

Health Facilities in Malgaon

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

FAQs about Malgaon