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

As per Census 2011, Malvakad village has a total population of 2,341 people, consisting of 1,212 males and 1,129 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,200 literate and 1,141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3411,2121,129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)407211196
Scheduled Castes (SC)774433
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271128143
Literate Population1,200716484
Illiterate Population1,141496645

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pokhari (i)South2.17 km
Kondari (i)South-East2.59 km
Dhanora (tada)North-East2.98 km
Sudhakar NagarSouth-West3.44 km
MalhiwaraEast3.76 km
NaiknagarSouth-West3.83 km
Wanoli (i)North-West4.77 km
WakanSouth-East4.79 km
MohadiSouth-West5.15 km
Pedhi E.South5.17 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Malvakad

Where is Malvakad located?

Malvakad village is located in Mahagaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malvakad?

The Gram Panchayat of Malvakad is Malwakad.

What is the pincode of Malvakad?

The pincode of Malvakad is 445205.

What is the population of Malvakad?

Malvakad has a total population of 2,341, including 1,212 males and 1,129 females.

How many households are there in Malvakad?

There are 541 households in Malvakad.

What is the literacy rate in Malvakad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malvakad is 51.26%. Male literacy is 59.08% and female literacy is 42.87%.