Malad - Shahapur, Thane

Malad is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Manjare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malad is 552802. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Malad

According to the 2011 Census, Malad village had a total population of 403 people, including 217 males and 186 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.59%, with male literacy at 93.50% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Malad

Malad 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 Malad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Malad. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Malad is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Malad is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malad

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

Health Facilities in Malad

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

FAQs about Malad