Malkapur, Buldhana district
For other places with the same name, see Malkapur (disambiguation)
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.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.RoadNational Highway 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.