Malkhambi - Malshiras, Solapur

Malkhambi is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Malkhambi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkhambi is 562482. The village covers a total geographical area of 833 hectares and falls under the 413112 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Malkhambi

According to the 2011 Census, Malkhambi village had a total population of 2,780 people, including 1,491 males and 1,289 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 82.76% and female literacy at 65.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 951, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkhambi

Malkhambi 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 Malkhambi

Malkhambi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Malkhambi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Malkhambi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkhambi

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

Health Facilities in Malkhambi

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

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