Malegaon

Malegaon is a Town and Tehsil in Washim District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Malegaon Block (CD) is 03995. The total area of Malegaon Tehsil is 883 km². Malegaon has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Malegaon Tehsil

Malegaon Tehsil has a total of 122 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Malegaon Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Malegaon Tehsil

The population profile of Malegaon Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Malegaon Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,89,051 people. Includes nearly 98,035 males and 91,016 females. Rural population is about 1,89,051 people.
• There are around 25,092 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,645 boys and 11,447 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,34,683 people. Non-literate population is around 54,368 people.
• There are nearly 41,289 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Malegaon Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Malegaon Tehsil is approximately 37,549 people, including 19,346 males and 18,203 females. Around 37,549 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Malegaon Tehsil is about 25,804 people, including 13,212 males and 12,592 females. Around 25,804 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 214 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 214 people per sq. km.