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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Malbidi village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 271 males and 267 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538271267
Child Population (0–6 yrs)944846
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268131137
Literate Population317173144
Illiterate Population22198123

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Vavali Tarf DugadNorth-East1.16 km
VadunavagharEast1.48 km
ManivaliNorth-East1.83 km
NandithaneSouth2.01 km
PalkhaneEast2.08 km
SakharoliSouth2.76 km
DepoliWest3.05 km
AwaleNorth-East3.08 km
DugadNorth-West3.12 km
LamajSouth-East4.22 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Malbidi

Where is Malbidi located?

Malbidi village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malbidi?

Malbidi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malbidi?

The pincode of Malbidi is 421302.

What is the population of Malbidi?

Malbidi has a total population of 538, including 271 males and 267 females.

How many households are there in Malbidi?

There are 110 households in Malbidi.

What is the literacy rate in Malbidi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malbidi is 58.92%. Male literacy is 63.84% and female literacy is 53.93%.