Malunje - Igatpuri, Nashik

Malunje is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Malunje village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malunje is 551071. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Malunje

According to the 2011 Census, Malunje village had a total population of 1,259 people, including 622 males and 637 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Malunje

Malunje 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 Malunje

Malunje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Malunje is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Malunje is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malunje

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

Health Facilities in Malunje

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

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