Malgaon - Miraj, Sangli

Malgaon is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Malgoan serves as the Village Panchayat for Malgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malgaon is 568728. The village covers a total geographical area of 5625 hectares and falls under the 416407 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Malgaon village had a total population of 26,917 people, including 13,693 males and 13,224 females, living in 5,640 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.12%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 75.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,733, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Malgaon

Malgaon 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 Malgaon

Malgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolwad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Malgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Malgaon is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malgaon

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

Health Facilities in Malgaon

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

FAQs about Malgaon