Malavandi Thule - Mawal, Pune

Malavandi Thule is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Malvandi Thule serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malavandi Thule village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malavandi Thule is 556016. The village covers a total geographical area of 542 hectares and falls under the 410506 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Malavandi Thule village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Malavandi Thule

As per Census 2011, Malavandi Thule village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 457 males and 473 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malavandi Thule are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population930457473
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276265
Scheduled Castes (SC)22913
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512724
Literate Population574325249
Illiterate Population356132224

Nearby Villages of Malavandi Thule

Malavandi Thule 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)
DhangavhanNorth-East2.10 km
YelgholNorth-East2.39 km
GheravitangadSouth2.56 km
TikonaSouth-West2.70 km
KothurneNorth-West2.77 km
VaruWest2.98 km
ShivaliNorth3.34 km
OvaleEast3.42 km
KashigSouth3.46 km
AndhaleSouth-East3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malavandi Thule

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Malavandi Thule. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 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 Lonavala to Malavandi Thule is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Malavandi Thule is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malavandi Thule

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Malavandi Thule

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malavandi Thule 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 Malavandi Thule

Where is Malavandi Thule located?

Malavandi Thule village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malavandi Thule?

The Gram Panchayat of Malavandi Thule is Malvandi Thule.

What is the pincode of Malavandi Thule?

The pincode of Malavandi Thule is 410506.

What is the population of Malavandi Thule?

Malavandi Thule has a total population of 930, including 457 males and 473 females.

How many households are there in Malavandi Thule?

There are 157 households in Malavandi Thule.

What is the literacy rate in Malavandi Thule?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malavandi Thule is 61.72%. Male literacy is 71.12% and female literacy is 52.64%.