Malegaon - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Malegaon is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Malegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 550895. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.53 hectares and falls under the 422203 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Malegaon 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 Malegaon

As per Census 2011, Malegaon village has a total population of 1,290 people, consisting of 688 males and 602 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 765 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 586 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,290688602
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1759679
Scheduled Castes (SC)1518269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)586318268
Literate Population765486279
Illiterate Population525202323

Nearby Villages of Malegaon

Malegaon 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)
DivyachapadaSouth2.06 km
GorthanWest2.42 km
HirdiEast2.85 km
RohileNorth-East3.13 km
Ganeshgaon WagheraSouth-West3.20 km
SapteNorth3.56 km
KoneNorth3.73 km
BramhanwadeSouth4.74 km
VagheraNorth-West5.25 km
GovindrurEast5.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malegaon

Malegaon 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 75.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Malegaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Malegaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Malegaon

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

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

FAQs about Malegaon

Where is Malegaon located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Malegaon?

Malegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malegaon?

The pincode of Malegaon is 422203.

What is the population of Malegaon?

Malegaon has a total population of 1,290, including 688 males and 602 females.

How many households are there in Malegaon?

There are 250 households in Malegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Malegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malegaon is 59.30%. Male literacy is 70.64% and female literacy is 46.35%.