Malijunga village, Sadak-Arjuni taluka | Pincode 441902

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Gulab Keshav Tondfode

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LGD code: 538072
Pincode: 441902
Post office: Amgaon
Population: 894
Households: 218
Literacy rate: 71.3%
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 575
Distance to district centre: 22 km
Distance to mandal centre: 37 km
Distance to Mumbai: 793 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 460 km
Nearest railway station: Gongle · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Sadak Arjuni · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Malijunga compares

By population, Malijunga ranks #50 of 108 villages in Sadak-Arjuni mandal.

Literacy rate

71.3%

−4.5% vs mandal average

Malijunga: 71.3%
Sadak-Arjuni mandal: 75.8%
Gondia district: 75.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

996

+10 vs mandal average

Malijunga: 996
Sadak-Arjuni mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.3 vs mandal average

Malijunga: 4.1
Sadak-Arjuni mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Malijunga at a glance

Malijunga is a village of 894 people in 218 households (Census 2011) in Sadak-Arjuni taluka, Gondia district, Maharashtra, the 50th-largest of 108 villages in Sadak-Arjuni taluka. Literacy is 71%, 5 points below the taluka average of 76% and the sex ratio is 996 women per 1,000 men. It lies 22 km from the Gondia district centre, 35 km from Lakhani, the nearest town, 3 km from Gongle railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 441902, served by Amgaon post office; the LGD village code is 538072. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Sadak Arjuni, 15 km away. The sarpanch is Gulab Keshav Tondfode, and the village votes in Sakoli assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nanabhau Falgunrao Patole. The population is estimated at 1,054 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malijunga · this village	894	71%	—
Mundipar · Deori	248	73%	2.3 km SW
Shivantola · Sadak-Arjuni	251	80%	2.9 km S
Dhanori · Deori	107	51%	3.1 km W
Dhanori · Sadak-Arjuni	1,362	77%	3.1 km W
Rengepar · Sadak-Arjuni	1,039	63%	3.2 km E
Chichtola · Sadak-Arjuni	925	74%	3.8 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Malijunga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Gondiya
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 641.65
Irrigated area (ha): 24
Forest area (ha): 200.99

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Malijunga

LGD code: 538072
Pincode: 441902
Post office: Amgaon
Population (Census 2011): 894
Population (projected 2026): 1,054
Households: 218
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 996
Literacy rate: 71.3%
Coordinates: 21.21964°N, 80.12075°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bhandara-Gondiya
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sakoli
Member of Parliament: Prashant Padole
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nanabhau Falgunrao Patole
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Gulab Keshav Tondfode
Block / Mandal: Sadak-Arjuni

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gondia district level

Then & Now

Malijunga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

894

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,054

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

218

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

257

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 894Census 2011
Households: 218Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 996 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0542026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2572026 projection
Active job cards: 2,40,849MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,72,385MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gondia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gondia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gondia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Malijunga

Mandal centre

Sadak-Arjuni · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 16 min by car · 1 h 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gondia · ≈ 22 km

≈ 45 min by car · 53 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,636 people

Lakhani · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai793 kmcapital
Hyderabad460 km
Kolkata864 km
Delhi873 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGongle3 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Sadak Arjuni15 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum27 km
CollegeManoharbhai Patel Military College30 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

Reported by The Times of India.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federal16h ago
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
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Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicleyesterday
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Todayyesterday

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What is the pincode of Malijunga?

The pincode of Malijunga, Sadak-Arjuni taluka, Gondia district, Maharashtra is 441902. The post office is Amgaon.

Which post office delivers to Malijunga?

Mail for Malijunga is delivered through Amgaon post office, pincode 441902, in Sadak-Arjuni taluka, Gondia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malijunga located?

Malijunga is a village in Sadak-Arjuni taluka of Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Malijunga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malijunga village has a population of 894 across 218 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Malijunga?

The current sarpanch of Malijunga gram panchayat is Gulab Keshav Tondfode.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malijunga in?

Malijunga falls under the Bhandara-Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malijunga in?

Malijunga falls under the Sakoli assembly constituency (AC #62) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Malijunga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malijunga village is 71.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Malijunga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malijunga village is 996 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malijunga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malijunga, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Malijunga from Gondia district centre?

Malijunga is approximately 22 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gondia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Malijunga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malijunga village is 538072.

Which is the nearest town to Malijunga?

Lakhani (population 12,636, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Malijunga in a straight line.

How big is Malijunga compared to other villages in Sadak-Arjuni taluka?

Malijunga ranks 50 of 108 villages in Sadak-Arjuni taluka by Census 2011 population (894 residents).

How far is Malijunga from Mumbai?

Malijunga is about 793 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 1030 km.

How far is Malijunga from Hyderabad?

Malijunga is about 460 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 597 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Malijunga?

Gongle is the nearest railway station to Malijunga, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malijunga?

Rural Hospital, Sadak Arjuni is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malijunga, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Malijunga?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Malijunga, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Malijunga?

Malijunga falls under Sakoli assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Nanabhau Falgunrao Patole (INC).

Who is the MP for Malijunga?

Malijunga is in Bhandara-Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Prashant Padole (INC).

What is the population of Malijunga in 2026?

Malijunga is estimated at 1,054 people in 2026, up about 18% from 894 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Malijunga in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Malijunga in Gondia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Malijunga?

Gulab Keshav Tondfode is the sarpanch of Malijunga gram panchayat, Sadak-Arjuni taluka. See the sarpanch list of Sadak-Arjuni taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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