Malhed - Murbad, Thane

Malhed is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Malhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malhed is 553115. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.37 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Malhed

According to the 2011 Census, Malhed village had a total population of 1,181 people, including 608 males and 573 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.02%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 62.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Malhed

Malhed 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 Malhed

Public transport in the Malhed is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Malhed is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Malhed is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malhed

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

Health Facilities in Malhed

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

FAQs about Malhed