Malhanagaon - Malegaon, Nashik

Malhanagaon is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Malhangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malhanagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhanagaon is 550280. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malhanagaon

As per Census 2011, Malhanagaon village has a total population of 1,341 people, consisting of 720 males and 621 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,341720621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18911079
Scheduled Castes (SC)1096346
Scheduled Tribes (ST)274132142
Literate Population851497354
Illiterate Population490223267

Nearby Villages of Malhanagaon

Malhanagaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhalaneSouth-East2.18 km
Sayane BkNorth-West2.71 km
GigaonNorth-East2.97 km
SavandgaonSouth-West3.64 km
SitaneSouth-East4.87 km
Ajande Bk.South4.95 km
BhuigavhanSouth5.02 km
BodheEast5.19 km
LonwadeNorth-West5.80 km
ShendurniNorth-East5.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malhanagaon

Malhanagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Malhanagaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Malhanagaon is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhanagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Malhanagaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Malhanagaon

Where is Malhanagaon located?

Malhanagaon village is located in Malegaon Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malhanagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Malhanagaon is Malhangaon.

What is the pincode of Malhanagaon?

The pincode of Malhanagaon is 423105.

What is the population of Malhanagaon?

Malhanagaon has a total population of 1,341, including 720 males and 621 females.

How many households are there in Malhanagaon?

There are 254 households in Malhanagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Malhanagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malhanagaon is 63.46%. Male literacy is 69.03% and female literacy is 57.00%.