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

As per Census 2011, Malghar village has a total population of 1,172 people, consisting of 582 males and 590 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 207 illiterate residents.

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

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