Malkhed - Karad, Satara

Malkhed is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Malkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkhed is 564662. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 415539 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Malkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Malkhed village had a total population of 1,389 people, including 674 males and 715 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.41%, with male literacy at 90.88% and female literacy at 76.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkhed

Malkhed 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 Malkhed

Malkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Malkhed is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Malkhed is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkhed

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

Health Facilities in Malkhed

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

FAQs about Malkhed