Malegaon Village Overview
Malegaon is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 35 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 99 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Malegaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Malegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 530912. The village covers a geographical area of 416.93 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Location Map of Malegaon
Population & Demographics of Malegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Malegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 840 | 436 | 404 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 56 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 90 | 48 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 634 | 349 | 285 |
| Illiterate Population | 206 | 87 | 119 |
Key population details of Malegaon village are given below:
- Malegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 840, including approximately 436 males and 404 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 90 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Malegaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.48%.
- There are around 204 households in Malegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Malegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Malegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Malegaon
The following villages are located close to Malegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Malegaon
- Where is Malegaon located?
- Malegaon village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Malegaon?
- Malegaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Malegaon?
- Malegaon has a total population of 840, including 436 males and 404 females.
- How many households are there in Malegaon?
- There are 204 households in Malegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Malegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malegaon is 75.48%. Male literacy is 80.05% and female literacy is 70.54%.