Malond - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Malond 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 28 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Malond village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malond is 566561. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Malond 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 Malond

As per Census 2011, Malond village has a total population of 434 people, consisting of 205 males and 229 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malond

Malond 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 Malond

Malond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Malond is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Malond is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malond

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

Health Facilities in Malond

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

FAQs about Malond