Malusar - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Malusar is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malusar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malusar is 562968. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.47 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malusar

According to the 2011 Census, Malusar village had a total population of 379 people, including 192 males and 187 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 75.86%.

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

Nearby Villages of Malusar

Malusar 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 Malusar

Malusar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Malusar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Malusar is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malusar

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

Health Facilities in Malusar

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

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