Malkapur, Buldhana district

For other places with the same name, see Malkapur (disambiguation).

Malkapur
City
Malkapur Location within Maharashtra
Coordinates: 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)
• 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, 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	31398	29614	61012	-	51.393	41.739	0.113	0.098	4.183	2.460	0.013	0.000
2011	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 Hazira - Kolkata National Highway 53, which is a part of the Asian Highway 46 from Kharagpur to Dhule. Malkapur railway station lies on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line.

Road

• National Highway 53 (NH 53): 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 53, 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 Aurangabad, approximately 180 kilometers away. It offers domestic and limited international flights, connecting Malkapur to various parts of India and select global destinations.