Malkewadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Malkewadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkewadi is 566627. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 416605 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Malkewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malkewadi

As per Census 2011, Malkewadi village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 220 males and 264 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 89 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkewadi

Malkewadi 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 Malkewadi

Malkewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Malkewadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Malkewadi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkewadi

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

Health Facilities in Malkewadi

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

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