Malewad - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Malewad is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Malewad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malewad is 566878. The village covers a total geographical area of 1394 hectares and falls under the 416518 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Malewad

According to the 2011 Census, Malewad village had a total population of 2,820 people, including 1,409 males and 1,411 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.26%, with male literacy at 93.92% and female literacy at 82.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Malewad

Malewad 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 Malewad

Malewad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Malewad is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Malewad is about 55 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 Malewad

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

Health Facilities in Malewad

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

FAQs about Malewad