Malkapur, Buldhana district

Malkapur New Malkapur
City
Malkapur City
Malkapur
Coordinates: 20°53′06″N76°12′00″E / 20.885°N 76.2°E / 20.885; 76.2
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%

Malkapur is a city and municipality in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India. It is Known for its historical and economic significance.

Demographics

According 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

Transport

Malkapur 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

• 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

• 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

1. "Village/Town-wise Primary Census Abstract, 2011 - MAHARASHTRA". 13 January 2015.
2. "Village/Town-wise Primary Census Abstract, 2011 - MAHARASHTRA". 13 January 2015.
3. Census India 2001.
4. Census India 2011.
5. Running, Train. "MKU/Malkapur railway station". train running status. Train running status. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2017.