Malvakad - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Malvakad is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Malwakad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malvakad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malvakad is 543083. The village covers a total geographical area of 756 hectares and falls under the 445205 pincode. Pusad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Malvakad

According to the 2011 Census, Malvakad village had a total population of 2,341 people, including 1,212 males and 1,129 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.05%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 51.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Malvakad

Malvakad 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 Malvakad

Public transport in the Malvakad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusad to Malvakad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Malvakad is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malvakad

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

Health Facilities in Malvakad

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

FAQs about Malvakad