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==History==
==History==
The town Malkapur, is said to have been founded about six centuries back by a Prince Mohammad Malik Khan, which got independence from [[Bahamani Sultanate]] in 1399 and is said to have been named by him after the princess, Malika, his daughter. One of the old gates of the rampart of dressed stones had an inscription to the effect that it was erected in 1729. Malkapur is mentioned in [[Ain-i-Akbari]] as the headquarters of a paragana in the sarkar of [[Narnala]]. But the story is improbable as no record of any journey in this direction by Miran Ghani Adil Khan, the Faruqi prince of the period has yet been traced.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
The town of Malkapur is said to have been founded about six centuries ago by Prince Mohammad Malik Khan, who is said to have named the town after his daughter, Princess Malika. The town gained its independence from [[Bahamani Sultanate]] in 1399.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discoverworld.com/India/Maharashtra/Amravati-Division/Buldhana-District/Malkapur|title=Malkapur, India - Discover World|website=www.discoverworld.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-26}}</ref> One of the old gates of the rampart of dressed stones had an inscription to the effect that it was erected in 1729. Malkapur is mentioned in [[Ain-i-Akbari]] as the headquarters of a paragana in the sarkar of [[Narnala]]. But the story is improbable as no known record exists of any journey in this direction by Miran Ghani Adil Khan, a Faruqi prince of the period.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}


In 1761 the town was rich enough to pay Rs. 60,000 to the army of [[Raghunathrao]], who later became a ruling [[Peshwa]] from 1773-1774, for exemption from plunder. The [[Nizam]]s used to keep a force of about 20,000 men in this frontier district of their dominions. [[Daulatrav Shinde]] and [[Raghuji Bhosle]] were encamped near Malkapur when the British envoy Colonel Collins, after presenting General [[Lord Wellesley]]'s ultimatum, quit Shinde's camp in 1803.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
In 1761, the town was rich enough to pay Rs. 60,000 to the army of [[Raghunathrao]], who later became a ruling [[Peshwa]] from 1773-1774, for exemption from plunder. The [[Nizam]]s used to keep a force of about 20,000 men in this frontier district of their dominions. [[Daulatrav Shinde]] and [[Raghuji Bhosle]] were encamped near Malkapur when the British envoy Colonel Collins, after presenting General [[Lord Wellesley]]'s ultimatum, quit Shinde's camp in 1803.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}


As per the Sarvajanik Granthalay (Public Library) of Malkapur, the Great freedom fighter of India [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose]] has made his last speech at a public meeting arranged in front of this library sometime in last quarter of 1940 after which he was arrested & imprisoned in his house. After sometime he escaped from his house and went to [[Germany]] via present day [[Afghanistan]] through [[Russia]].
As per the Sarvajanik Granthalay (Public Library) of Malkapur, the Great freedom fighter of India [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose]] has made his last speech at a public meeting arranged in front of this library sometime in last quarter of 1940 after which he was arrested & imprisoned in his house. After sometime he escaped from his house and went to [[Germany]] via present day [[Afghanistan]] through [[Russia]].

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Malkapur
City
Tehsil chauk or Karanja chauk in Malkapur, situated in center of the city.
Tehsil chauk or Karanja chauk in Malkapur, situated in center of the city.
Nickname: 
Vidarbhache Praveshdwar
Malkapur is located in Maharashtra
Malkapur
Malkapur
Coordinates: 20°53′06″N 76°12′00″E / 20.885°N 76.2°E / 20.885; 76.2
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictBuldhana
Elevation
255 m (837 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total178,534
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
443101
Telephone code07267
Vehicle registrationMH 28
Sex ratio0.941 ♂/♀
Literacy75.91%

Malkapur is a city and a municipal council in Buldhana district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Malkapur is also known as the entrance to Vidarbha. It's a major industrial and educational center in Buldhana district. Malkapur is well connected by railways and highways.

History

The town of Malkapur is said to have been founded about six centuries ago by Prince Mohammad Malik Khan, who is said to have named the town after his daughter, Princess Malika. The town gained its independence from Bahamani Sultanate in 1399.[2] One of the old gates of the rampart of dressed stones had an inscription to the effect that it was erected in 1729. Malkapur is mentioned in Ain-i-Akbari as the headquarters of a paragana in the sarkar of Narnala. But the story is improbable as no known record exists of any journey in this direction by Miran Ghani Adil Khan, a Faruqi prince of the period.[citation needed]

In 1761, the town was rich enough to pay Rs. 60,000 to the army of Raghunathrao, who later became a ruling Peshwa from 1773-1774, for exemption from plunder. The Nizams used to keep a force of about 20,000 men in this frontier district of their dominions. Daulatrav Shinde and Raghuji Bhosle were encamped near Malkapur when the British envoy Colonel Collins, after presenting General Lord Wellesley's ultimatum, quit Shinde's camp in 1803.[citation needed]

As per the Sarvajanik Granthalay (Public Library) of Malkapur, the Great freedom fighter of India Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has made his last speech at a public meeting arranged in front of this library sometime in last quarter of 1940 after which he was arrested & imprisoned in his house. After sometime he escaped from his house and went to Germany via present day Afghanistan through Russia.

Geography

Malkapur is located at 20°31′N 76°07′E / 20.52°N 76.12°E / 20.52; 76.12.[3] It has an average elevation of 255 metres (839 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 Indian census,[4][5] Malkapur had a population of 72,015. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Malkapur has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Malkapur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Malkapur is one of the biggest producers of cotton. It is the most important crop in this region.
Banana plantation with drip irrigation in Harsoda, Malkapur Tehsil

Malkapur is known for producing cotton. It is one of the largest cotton producers in the area. In the British era it was known as the "White gold of Vidarbha". Malkapur has a vast paper industry and the primary paper suppliers to Mumbai are in Malkapur. Malkapur also has many dal mills, and a major agricultural industry specializing in Mahyco and Ankur seeds, chemical plants, and a fruit ripening chamber namely Oasis Fruit Ripening And Cold Chambers. Malkapur is a well-known grain and cloth market due to its proximity to Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the major producer of red chillies.

Transport

It's located on Hajira - Kolkata National Highway 6, part of Asian Highway 46 from Kharagpur to Dhule.

Malkapur railway station is on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line.[6] Malkapur bus station is on buldhana road.Boat facility is also provided at Nalganga river.

Politics

Health

For a better health service to the people of Malkapur a 50 bedded sub-district hospital is constructed in Chalis Bigha area of the town. Health facilities like OPD services and In Patient Services.

Malkapur Tehsil

The tehsil consists of 64 villages. The list of villages with their population is below. 1 Dudhalgaon Kh. 766.00 2 Waghola 1,749.00 3 Chinchol 321.00 4 Hingana Nagapur 38.00 5 Narvel 3,964.00 6 Mhaiswadi 1,878.00 7 Chikhali 40.00 8 Rantham 753.00 9 Bhangura 839.00 10 Tighra Pr. Malkapur 763.00 11 Rangaon 595.00 12 Wiwara 1,649.00 13 Dasarkhed 1,507.00 14 Talaswada 1,663.00 15 Tandulwadi Pr. Malkapur 1,367.00 16 Telkhed 131.00 17 Zodga 2,501.00 18 Harsoda 2,078.00 19 Shivni 237.00 20 Nimboli 94.00 21 Dharangaon 3,432.00 22 Anurabad 1,305.00 23 Wadoda 3,147.00 24 Panhera Pr. Malkapur 1,231.00 25 Kund Bk. 1,371.00 26 Kund Kh. 1,272.00 27 Malkapur (Rural) 6,830.00 28 Khokodi 4.00 29 Nimbari 1,009.00 30 Wakodi 972.00 31 Gadegaon 1,835.00 32 Khaparkhed 56.00 33 Bahapura 1,713.00 34 Gorad 450.00 35 Deodhaba 4500.00 36 Bhalegaon 1,467.00 37 Hingana Kazi 1,411.00 38 Khadki 100.00 39 Pimpalkhunta (Mahadeo) 663.00 40 Khamkhed Pr. Malkapur 960.00 41 Wajirabad 249.00 42 Jambhuldhaba 2,228.00 43 Gaulkhed 284.00 44 Chinchkhed Bk. 155.00 45 Harankhed 1,456.00 46 Wadji 1,542.00 47 Aland 1,178.00 48 Dudhalgaon Bk. 1,863.00 49 Lonwadi Phakir. Malkapur 1,543.00 50 Balad Pr. Malkapur 2,638.00 51 Waghud 2,060.00 52 Ghirni 2,835.00 53 Makner 1,292.00 54 Datala 7,095.00 55 Siradhon 1,141.00 56 Morkhed Kh. 281.00 57 Morkhed Bk. 1,093.00 58 Umali 3,903.00 59 Bhadgani 2,639.00 60 Nimkhed Pr. Vadner 1,307.00 61 Pimpalkhuta Pr. Vadner 979.00 62 Lasura 1,187.00 63 Warkhed 2,581.00 64 Sawali 152.00

References

  1. ^ https://mahades.maharashtra.gov.in/files/report/pca_2011.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Malkapur, India - Discover World". www.discoverworld.com. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Malkapur". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  5. ^ Census Dashboard http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html
  6. ^ Running, Train. "MKU/Malkapur railway station". train running status. Train running status. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
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