Malai - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Malai is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Mhapan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malai is 566644. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.97 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Malai 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 Malai

As per Census 2011, Malai village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 235 males and 210 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 104 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Malai

Malai 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 Malai

Public transport in the Malai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Malai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Malai is about 33 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 Malai

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

Health Facilities in Malai

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

FAQs about Malai