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Contents

• Demographics
• Transport
• Rail
• Air
• References

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 (730/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.

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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.

References