Malbidi - Bhiwandi, Thane

Malbidi is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Malbidi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malbidi is 552511. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.15 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Malbidi

According to the 2011 Census, Malbidi village had a total population of 538 people, including 271 males and 267 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 77.58% and female literacy at 65.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 268.

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

Nearby Villages of Malbidi

Malbidi 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 Malbidi

Malbidi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharbao, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Malbidi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Malbidi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malbidi

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

Health Facilities in Malbidi

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

FAQs about Malbidi