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Malkapur is a city and municipality in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India. It is Known for its historical and economic significance, Malkapur is situated on the banks of the Nalganga River.
Malkapur
New Malkapur | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Malkapur City | |
  Malkapur | |
| Coordinates: 20°53′06″N 76°12′00″E / 20.885°N 76.2°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Buldhana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.80 km2 (19.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 167,740 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 443101 |
| Telephone code | 07267 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 28 |
| Sex ratio | 0.9333 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 85% |
Demographics
editAccording to the 2011 census,[2] Malkapur Municipal Council has a population of 67,740. In which 34,693 are males and 33,047 females . Malkapur has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 75%. The male literacy is 89% and female literacy is 75%. In Malkapur, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2001[3] | 31398 | 29614 | 61012 | - | 51.393 | 41.739 | 0.113 | 0.098 | 4.183 | 2.460 | 0.013 | 0.000 |
| 2011[4] | 34693 | 33047 | 67740 | 0.110 | 46.826 | 45.638 | 0.145 | 0.035 | 4.519 | 2.325 | 0.012 | 0.500 |
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Transport
editMalkapur is located on the Hajira - Kolkata National Highway 6, which is a part of the Asian Highway 46 from Kharagpur to Dhule.Malkapur railway station lies on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line.[5]
Road
- National Highway 6 (NH 6): Malkapur is situated on NH 6, which is a major highway connecting Kolkata and Mumbai. This facilitates easy road access to major cities and towns.
- State Highways: In addition to NH 6, several state highways connect Malkapur to neighboring towns and districts, ensuring good intra-state connectivity.
- Local Transport: Buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are commonly used for local transport within the town and nearby areas.
Rail
edit- Malkapur Railway Station: Located on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line, the railway station is a crucial part of the town's connectivity. It links Malkapur to major cities like Nagpur, Mumbai, and Kolkata, providing regular passenger and freight services.
Air
edit- Nearest Airport: The nearest airport is in Nagpur, approximately 300 kilometers away. It offers domestic and limited international flights, connecting Malkapur to various parts of India and select global destinations.
References
edit- ^ "Village/Town-wise Primary Census Abstract, 2011 - MAHARASHTRA". 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Village/Town-wise Primary Census Abstract, 2011 - MAHARASHTRA". 13 January 2015.
- ^ Census India 2001.
- ^ Census India 2011.
- ^ Running, Train. "MKU/Malkapur railway station". train running status. Train running status. Retrieved 22 June 2017.