Malkapur - Kalamb, Yavatmal

Malkapur is a village situated in the Kalamb tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamb and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Malkapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkapur is 542236. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.37 hectares and falls under the 445401 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Malkapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malkapur

As per Census 2011, Malkapur village has a total population of 216 people, consisting of 111 males and 105 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population216111105
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301416
Scheduled Castes (SC)204104100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1719180
Illiterate Population452025

Nearby Villages of Malkapur

Malkapur 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)
WadgaonEast1.22 km
BorimahalSouth1.39 km
SingnapurNorth1.55 km
MhasolaSouth-East2.36 km
EklaspurNorth2.40 km
KatriEast2.48 km
KarakSouth2.90 km
KasampurNorth-East2.92 km
RasaSouth-West3.10 km
Kalamb Khand 1West3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malkapur

Public transport in the Malkapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Malkapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Malkapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Malkapur

Where is Malkapur located?

Malkapur village is located in Kalamb Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malkapur?

Malkapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malkapur?

The pincode of Malkapur is 445401.

What is the population of Malkapur?

Malkapur has a total population of 216, including 111 males and 105 females.

How many households are there in Malkapur?

There are 62 households in Malkapur.

What is the literacy rate in Malkapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malkapur is 79.17%. Male literacy is 81.98% and female literacy is 76.19%.