Malkhed

Malkhed is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Malkhed village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Malkhed unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Malkhed’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Malkhed

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malkhed is 564662. The village spans a total geographical area of 277 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415539. Karad is nearest town to Malkhed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Malkhed village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad South Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Malkhed

Population of Malkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Malkhed has a total population of about 1,389, with approximately 674 males and 715 females. The sex ratio is around 1060 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 260 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 15. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.95%, with male literacy at about 81.31% and female literacy near 68.95%. There are around 297 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malkhed's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malkhed

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Malkhed. As per the 2011 stats, Malkhed had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Malkhed

Knowing the nearby villages of Malkhed helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Malkhed.

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