Malwada village, Vikramgad taluka | Pincode 421303

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Pratiksha Parag Bhagat

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LGD code: 551820
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population: 2,974
Households: 624
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,622
Distance to district centre: 322 km
Distance to mandal centre: 330 km
Distance to Mumbai: 463 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 418 km
Nearest railway station: Ugwe · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital Hatrun · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Malwada compares

By population, Malwada ranks #6 of 93 villages in Vikramgad mandal.

Literacy rate

59.7%

+6.9% vs mandal average

Malwada: 59.7%
Vikramgad mandal: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

980

−32 vs mandal average

Malwada: 980
Vikramgad mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Malwada: 4.8
Vikramgad mandal: 5.1

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

Malwada at a glance

Malwada is a village of 2,974 people in 624 households (Census 2011) in Vikramgad taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 6th-largest of 93 villages in Vikramgad taluka. Literacy is 60%, 7 points above the taluka average of 53% and the sex ratio is 980 women per 1,000 men. It lies 322 km from the Palghar district centre, 15 km from Paras 1, the nearest town, 12 km from Ugwe railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 421303, served by Wada post office; the LGD village code is 551820. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital Hatrun, 2 km away. The sarpanch is Pratiksha Parag Bhagat , and the village votes in Sinnar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Adv. Kokate Manikrao Shivaji. The population is estimated at 3,506 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Malwada · this village	2,974	60%	—
Malwada · Balapur	496	72%	0 km N
Malwada · Mahur	780	68%	0 km N
Lonagra · Akola	712	81%	1.5 km NE
Hatrun · Balapur	5,610	79%	1.8 km NW
Mandala · Katol	11	55%	2.8 km NE
Mandala · Murud	766	78%	2.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Malwada

Treated tap water: Yes
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): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
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: Jawhar
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 106
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,081.66
Irrigated area (ha): 889.22
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Malwada

LGD code: 551820
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population (Census 2011): 2,974
Population (projected 2026): 3,506
Households: 624
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 980
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Coordinates: 20.82946°N, 76.90109°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nashik
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sinnar
Member of Parliament: Rajabhau Waje
Member of Legislative Assembly: Adv. Kokate Manikrao Shivaji
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Pratiksha Parag Bhagat
Block / Mandal: Vikramgad

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 Palghar district level

Then & Now

Malwada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,974

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,506

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

624

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

736

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: 2,974Census 2011
Households: 624Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7362026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · 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 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar 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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Notable places near Malwada · Vikramgad mandal area

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Jadayu Moksham
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Commerce

Fuel
Hindustan Petroleum
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · ruins
Bitangad
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Getting there

How to reach Malwada

Mandal centre

Vikramgad · ≈ 330 km

≈ 11 h 17 min by car · 13 h 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Palghar · ≈ 322 km

≈ 11 h 1 min by car · 13 h 5 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,683 people

Paras 1 · ≈ 15 km

≈ 30 min by car · 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai463 kmcapital
Hyderabad418 km
Delhi866 km
Bengaluru877 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationUgwe12 km
Bus stopUral8 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital Hatrun2 km
ATM / bankAkola Janta Comm. co-op Bank Headquarters16 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum16 km
CollegeShri Dnyaneshwar Maskuji Burunale College21 km
Police stationCity Kotwali17 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Malwada

What is the pincode of Malwada?

The pincode of Malwada, Vikramgad taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 421303. The post office is Wada.

Which post office delivers to Malwada?

Mail for Malwada is delivered through Wada post office, pincode 421303, in Vikramgad taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Malwada located?

Malwada is a village in Vikramgad taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Malwada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Malwada village has a population of 2,974 across 624 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Malwada?

The current sarpanch of Malwada gram panchayat is Pratiksha Parag Bhagat .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Malwada in?

Malwada falls under the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Malwada in?

Malwada falls under the Sinnar assembly constituency (AC #120) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Malwada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Malwada village is 59.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Malwada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Malwada village is 980 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Malwada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Malwada, 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 Malwada from Palghar district centre?

Malwada is approximately 322 km (straight-line) from the centre of Palghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Malwada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Malwada village is 551820.

Which is the nearest town to Malwada?

Paras 1 (population 13,683, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Malwada in a straight line.

How big is Malwada compared to other villages in Vikramgad taluka?

Malwada ranks 6 of 93 villages in Vikramgad taluka by Census 2011 population (2,974 residents).

How far is Malwada from Mumbai?

Malwada is about 463 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 603 km.

How far is Malwada from Hyderabad?

Malwada is about 418 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 543 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Malwada?

Ugwe is the nearest railway station to Malwada, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Malwada?

Ural is the nearest bus stop to Malwada, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malwada?

Government Hospital Hatrun is the nearest hospital or health centre to Malwada, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Malwada?

Akola Janta Comm. co-op Bank Headquarters is the nearest ATM or bank to Malwada, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Malwada?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Malwada, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Malwada?

Malwada falls under Sinnar assembly constituency (AC 120). The sitting MLA is Adv. Kokate Manikrao Shivaji (NCP).

Who is the MP for Malwada?

Malwada is in Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajabhau Waje (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Malwada in 2026?

Malwada is estimated at 3,506 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,974 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Malwada 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; Malwada in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Malwada?

Pratiksha Parag Bhagat is the sarpanch of Malwada gram panchayat, Vikramgad taluka. See the sarpanch list of Vikramgad 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)