Malghar - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Malghar is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Malghar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malghar is 565275. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.22 hectares and falls under the 415701 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Malghar

According to the 2011 Census, Malghar village had a total population of 1,172 people, including 582 males and 590 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.94%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 82.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Malghar

Malghar 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 Malghar

Malghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Malghar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Malghar is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malghar

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

Health Facilities in Malghar

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

FAQs about Malghar