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{{Multiple issues|
{{original research|date=July 2022}}
{{More citations needed|date=July 2015}}
{{External links|date=March 2023}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name              = Malegaon
| name              = Malegaon
| official_name      = मालेगांव
| nickname          = Textile City
| settlement_type    = City
| settlement_type    = City
| image_skyline      = Malegaon Fort.jpg
| image_skyline      = Malegaon Fort.jpg
| image_alt          = PowerLoom
| image_alt          = PowerLoom
| image_caption      = Malegaon Fort
| image_caption      = Malegaon Fort
| pushpin_map        = India Maharashtra
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| map_alt            =
| pushpin_map_alt    = Malegaon Marathi
| map_caption        = Malegaon in Maharashtra
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India
| pushpin_map        =  
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| pushpin_map_alt    =  
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| coordinates        = {{coord|20.55|N|74.55|E|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates        = {{coord|20.55|N|74.55|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type  = [[Country]]
| subdivision_type  = [[Country]]
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| subdivision_type2  = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Nashik district|Nashik]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Nashik district|Nashik]]
| subdivision_type3  = Taluka
| subdivision_name3  = Malegaon
| established_title  = <!-- Established -->
| established_title  = <!-- Established -->
| established_date  =  
| established_date  =  
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| governing_body    = [[Malegaon Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body    = [[Malegaon Municipal Corporation]]
| leader_title      = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_title      = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_name        = [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shivsena|SS]] [[Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique]]
| leader_name        = {{bulletlist|[[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shivsena]]
|[[Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique]], [[AIMIM]]}}
| unit_pref          = Metric
| unit_pref          = Metric
| area_footnotes    =  
| area_footnotes    =  
| area_total_km2    = 33.56
| area_total_km2    = 68
| area_rank          =  
| area_rank          = 26.25
| elevation_footnotes =  
| elevation_footnotes =  
| elevation_m        = 438
| elevation_m        = 438
| population_total  = 648,000
| population_total  = 481,228
| population_demonym =  
| population_demonym = Malegaonkar
| timezone1          = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1          = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| blank_name_sec2    = {{nowrap|[[Official language]]}}
| blank_info_sec2    = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| utc_offset1        = +5:30
| utc_offset1        = +5:30
| postal_code_type  = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type  = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
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| area_code_type    = Telephone code
| area_code_type    = Telephone code
| registration_plate = MH-41
| registration_plate = MH-41
| website            =  
| website            = {{url|malegaonmahaulb.maharashtra.gov.in/en}}
| footnotes          =  
| footnotes          =  
| official_name      = Malegaon
}}
}}
 
'''Malegaon''' ([[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|IAST]]: ''Mālegāv''; Pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[malegaːʋ]]]) is a city in [[Nashik District]] of [[Maharashtra]] State in [[India]]. It is situated on the bank of the Girna river with Mosam River river flowing through middle of the city dividing it in two parts. Malegaon is famous for its loom industries.
'''Malegaon''' is a city and a [[municipal corporation]] in [[Nashik District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It is situated on the bank of the Girna river with Mosam River river flowing through middle of the city dividing it in two parts  


==History==
==History==
Malegaon (previously Maligaon<ref name=mulligaum>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cyQDAAAAYAAJ|title=''A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer''|last1=Wright|first1=George Newenham|year=1837}} G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.</ref>) at the confluence of the [[Mosam River|Mosam]] (previously Moosy<ref name=mulligaum/>) and [[Girna River|Girna]] rivers.
On the road linking Mumbai and Agra – now [[National Highway 3 (India)|National Highway-3]] ({{Proper name|NH3)}}, it used to be a small junction known as ''Maliwadi'' (hamlet of gardeners).
On the road linking Mumbai and Agra – now [[National highways of India|National Highway]]-3(NH3), it used to be a small junction known as ''Maliwadi'' (hamlet of gardeners).
[[File:Sayaji Palace.jpg|thumb|Sayaji Palace]]
Naro Shankar Raje Bahadur was appointed as an agent in [[Malwa]]. He was gifted 18 villages which included Malewadi. He constructed Malegaon Fort in 1740 using craftsmen from [[Surat]] and northern India, the construction of which took 25 years. After the fort was completed, the craftsmen settled in the town. Since long people have been immigrating to Malegaon after persecution. Post the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been faster growth in the city.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Malegaon is at the confluence of the [[Girna River|Girna]] and [[Mosam River|Mosam]] rivers, at elevation of 438&nbsp;metres (1437&nbsp;feet) at {{Coord|18.42|N|77.53|E}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Malegaon.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Malegaon |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>
Malegaon(previously Maligaon<ref name="mulligaum">{{cite web |last1=Wright |first1=George Newenham |year=1837 |title=''A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer'' |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cyQDAAAAYAAJ}} G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.</ref>) is at the confluence of the [[Girna River|Girna]] and [[Mosam River|Mosam]] (previously Moosy<ref name="mulligaum" />) rivers, at elevation of 438&nbsp;metres (1437&nbsp;feet) at {{Coord|18.42|N|77.53|E}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Malegaon.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Malegaon |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=2013-09-28}}</ref>


It is 280&nbsp;km northeast of the state capital [[Mumbai]]. It is centrally located and has good connectivity with nearby cities like [[Nashik]], [[Manmad|pune]] ,[[Mumbai|Mumbai, indore]] , [[Dhule|surat , dhule .]]
It is 280 km northeast of the state capital [[Mumbai]]. It is centrally located and has good connectivity with nearby cities like [[Nashik]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], [[Indore]], [[Surat]], and [[Dhule]]. It is at 89.5km (~ 1.45 hrs. drive) from nearest airport [[Nashik Airport]].


Roads:
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===Climate===
===Climate===
{{Weather box
{{Weather box
| location = Malegaon (1981–2010, extremes 1901–2008)
| location = Malegaon (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2020)
| metric first = Yes
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| single line = Yes
| width = auto
| width = auto
| Jan record high C = 36.0
| Jan record high C = 36.4
| Feb record high C = 40.1
| Feb record high C = 41.0
| Mar record high C = 45.6
| Mar record high C = 45.6
| Apr record high C = 44.6
| Apr record high C = 45.6
| May record high C = 46.7
| May record high C = 46.7
| Jun record high C = 44.4
| Jun record high C = 44.4
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| Dec record high C = 36.8
| Dec record high C = 36.8
| year record high C = 46.7
| year record high C = 46.7
| Jan high C = 30.5
| Jan high C = 30.2
| Feb high C = 32.9
| Feb high C = 33.3
| Mar high C = 37.0
| Mar high C = 37.5
| Apr high C = 40.0
| Apr high C = 40.5
| May high C = 40.4
| May high C = 40.7
| Jun high C = 35.9
| Jun high C = 35.9
| Jul high C = 31.1
| Jul high C = 30.6
| Aug high C = 29.6
| Aug high C = 29.1
| Sep high C = 31.3
| Sep high C = 30.8
| Oct high C = 33.4
| Oct high C = 33.5
| Nov high C = 31.9
| Nov high C = 31.7
| Dec high C = 30.7
| Dec high C = 31.1
| year high C = 33.7
| year high C = 33.7
| Jan low C = 10.7
| Jan low C = 10.2
| Feb low C = 12.1
| Feb low C = 12.1
| Mar low C = 16.3
| Mar low C = 16.2
| Apr low C = 20.2
| Apr low C = 20.2
| May low C = 23.3
| May low C = 23.2
| Jun low C = 23.5
| Jun low C = 23.4
| Jul low C = 22.7
| Jul low C = 22.7
| Aug low C = 21.8
| Aug low C = 21.8
| Sep low C = 21.0
| Sep low C = 21.0
| Oct low C = 18.5
| Oct low C = 18.6
| Nov low C = 14.5
| Nov low C = 14.7
| Dec low C = 11.3
| Dec low C = 11.1
| year low C = 18.0
| year low C = 18.1
| Jan record low C = 0.6
| Jan record low C = 0.6
| Feb record low C = -0.6
| Feb record low C = -0.6
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| year record low C = -0.6
| year record low C = -0.6
| rain colour = green
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 4.1
| Jan rain mm = 3.3
| Feb rain mm = 0.5
| Feb rain mm = 0.3
| Mar rain mm = 2.6
| Mar rain mm = 4.3
| Apr rain mm = 4.0
| Apr rain mm = 3.9
| May rain mm = 16.0
| May rain mm = 9.2
| Jun rain mm = 105.3
| Jun rain mm = 113.2
| Jul rain mm = 126.8
| Jul rain mm = 137.4
| Aug rain mm = 103.1
| Aug rain mm = 112.1
| Sep rain mm = 126.6
| Sep rain mm = 124.5
| Oct rain mm = 59.6
| Oct rain mm = 64.6
| Nov rain mm = 15.7
| Nov rain mm = 18.0
| Dec rain mm = 6.3
| Dec rain mm = 2.7
| year rain mm = 570.4
| year rain mm = 593.8
| Jan rain days = 0.4
| Jan rain days = 0.4
| Feb rain days = 0.1
| Feb rain days = 0.1
| Mar rain days = 0.3
| Mar rain days = 0.3
| Apr rain days = 0.5
| Apr rain days = 0.5
| May rain days = 1.4
| May rain days = 0.9
| Jun rain days = 5.4
| Jun rain days = 5.9
| Jul rain days = 7.4
| Jul rain days = 7.8
| Aug rain days = 6.5
| Aug rain days = 7.0
| Sep rain days = 6.9
| Sep rain days = 6.3
| Oct rain days = 3.3
| Oct rain days = 2.8
| Nov rain days = 1.0
| Nov rain days = 0.9
| Dec rain days = 0.4
| Dec rain days = 0.3
| year rain days = 33.8
| year rain days = 33.2
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 30
| Jan humidity = 32
| Feb humidity = 24
| Feb humidity = 30
| Mar humidity = 18
| Mar humidity = 21
| Apr humidity = 17
| Apr humidity = 20
| May humidity = 23
| May humidity = 25
| Jun humidity = 48
| Jun humidity = 48
| Jul humidity = 64
| Jul humidity = 65
| Aug humidity = 69
| Aug humidity = 71
| Sep humidity = 64
| Sep humidity = 65
| Oct humidity = 44
| Oct humidity = 47
| Nov humidity = 37
| Nov humidity = 41
| Dec humidity = 36
| Dec humidity = 39
|year humidity = 40
|year humidity = 42
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
{{cite web
 
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]]
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| access-date = April 8, 2024
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals>
 
| title = Station: Malegaon Climatological Table 1981–2010
| title = Station: Malegaon Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
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| date = January 2015
| date = January 2015
| pages = 467–468
| pages = 467–468
| access-date = 9 April 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes>
{{cite web
 
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = December 2016
| date = December 2016
| page = M145
| page = M145
| access-date = 9 April 2020}}</ref>
| access-date = 21 September 2023}}</ref>
}}
}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
Villages near Malegaon and towards Satana, Nampur, Sonaj, Talwade and Vadel are agricultural areas and major producers of [[onion]]s. [[Pomegranate]] is another crop of commercial importance that is cultivated by farmers in nearby pockets. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of Malegaon has a front office at Malegaon and a research farm at Vadel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kvkmalegaon.org/home.html|title=Krishi Vigyan Kendra}}</ref> There is also a campus of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture and H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Horticulture in the Malegaon Camp area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mgv.org.in/agriculturecollege/|title = H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture}}</ref> There is also a cloth manufacturing industry mostly using power looms. Around 3 Buffalo meat processing and export units are present in Malegaon City.<ref>https://apeda.gov.in/apedahindi/Announcements/Integrated_Abattoir_Cum_Meat_Processin_Plant_03March2022.pdf</ref>
Villages near Malegaon and towards Satana, Nampur, Sonaj, Talwade and Vadel are agricultural areas and major producers of [[onion]]s. [[Pomegranate]] is another crop of commercial importance that is cultivated by farmers in nearby pockets. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of Malegaon has a front office at Malegaon and a research farm at Vadel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kvkmalegaon.org |title=Krishi Vigyan Kendra |website=kvkmalegaon.org |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> There is also a campus of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture and H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Horticulture in the Malegaon Camp area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mgvagri.kbhgroup.in |title=H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture |website=mgvagri.kbhgroup.in |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> There is also a cloth manufacturing industry mostly using power looms. Cloths made are also further processed in few plants or sold to merchants. Several plastic manufacturing companies are operational around city. Around 3 Buffalo meat processing and export units are present in Malegaon City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apeda.gov.in/apedahindi/Announcements/Integrated_Abattoir_Cum_Meat_Processin_Plant_03March2022.pdf |title=List of Integrated Abattoir Cum Meat Processing Plant |website=apeda.gov.in |access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref> Post Covid-19 period, it is becoming a medical tourism hub. People are coming for treatment. Several outskirts are getting Farmhouses built for 1 day outing and rest. These farmhouses are equipped with swimming pools.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/maharashtra/nashik/malegaon-population.html|title=Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka}}</ref> Malegaon city had urban/metropolitan population of 481,228. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Malegaon has an average literacy rate of 70.54%: Male literacy is 74.25% and female literacy is 66.63%. About 15.41% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name=":0" />
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/maharashtra/nashik/malegaon-population.html|title=Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka}}</ref> Malegaon city had urban/metropolitan population of 481,228. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Malegaon has an average literacy rate of 70.54%: Male literacy is 74.25% and female literacy is 66.63%. About 15.41% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name=":0" />


In Malegaon City [[Islam]] is the most popular religion with approximately 379,927 (78.95%) following it. 89,011 (18.50%) of the population following [[Hindu]] religion. Buddhism is followed by 6,830 (1.42%) and Jainism 3,933 (0.82).<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/maharashtra/nashik/malegaon-population.html|title=Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka}}</ref>
In Malegaon City [[Islam]] is the most [[Muslims|practiced religion]] with approximately 379,927 (78.95%) following it. 89,011 (18.50%) of the population following [[Hindu]] religion. Buddhism is followed by 6,830 (1.42%) and Jainism 3,933 (0.82).<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/maharashtra/nashik/malegaon-population.html|title=Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka}}</ref>
 
78.23% of the population spoke [[Deccani language|Urdu]], 16.76% [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 1.77% [[Hindi]] and 1.03% [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]] as their first language.<ref name="Language">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2700.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


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==Education==
==Education==


* The Malegaon High School and Junior College
Malegaon has a lot of schools and colleges. Night schools for elders, only Boys and only Girls schools, colleges offering diploma/degrees in Pharmacy, Education, Medicine, Management, etc. Language of instruction include urdu, marathi and english.
* LVH Academy
* The Malegaon High School and Junior College (ATT)
* [https://www.mtchmansoora.org/ Mansoora College]
* Loknete Venkatrao Hire Academy
* Mansoora College
* Govt. College of Agribusiness Management Kashti Malegaon
* H.H.Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji College Of Agriculture
* Swami Vivekanand Sanstha'S Institute Of Pharmacy
* Dr. B.V. Hiray College of Management and Research Centre
* Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad Arts, Science & Commerce College


== Covid-19 Malegaon Model ==
== Covid-19 Malegaon Model ==
A epidemiological study by panel of doctors appointed by government was conducted to unearth the reasons behind super covid control in Malegaon and published in Asian Journal of Medical Sciences.<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/46722 | doi=10.3126/ajms.v13i10.46722 | title=An epidemiological study to determine demographic factors influencing COVID-19 IgG antibody production among the adult population of urban area in Malegaon, Maharashtra - A cross sectional study | year=2022 | last1=Nirmalkumar Adhar Rawandale | last2=Vikrant Sayaji Pagar | last3=Madhuri Magan Suryawanshi | last4=Sushant Shamrao Chavan | last5=Jinendra Mohan Jain | last6=Pallavi Supriya Prabhakar Saple | last7=Madhuri Rajeev Kanitkar | journal=Asian Journal of Medical Sciences | volume=13 | issue=10 | pages=3–11 | s2cid=252674034 }}</ref> News agencies captured the phenomenon.Indian Express published a story around this with title magic Malegaon project.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magic-malegaon-project-less-covid-cases-in-city-muhs-to-study-blood-samples-of-malegaon-residents-7826341/ | title=Magic Malegaon project: Less Covid cases in city, MUHS to study blood samples of Malegaon residents | date=18 March 2022 }}</ref> Times of India also published a news article around this with title Malegaon success story.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/malegaon-success-story-to-tackle-covid-19/articleshow/77503368.cms | title=Malegaon success story to tackle Covid-19 | newspaper=The Times of India | date=12 August 2020 }}</ref>
A epidemiological study by panel of doctors appointed by government was conducted to unearth the reasons behind super covid control in Malegaon and published in Asian Journal of Medical Sciences.<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/46722 | doi=10.3126/ajms.v13i10.46722 | title=An epidemiological study to determine demographic factors influencing COVID-19 IgG antibody production among the adult population of urban area in Malegaon, Maharashtra - A cross sectional study | year=2022 | last1=Nirmalkumar Adhar Rawandale | last2=Vikrant Sayaji Pagar | last3=Madhuri Magan Suryawanshi | last4=Sushant Shamrao Chavan | last5=Jinendra Mohan Jain | last6=Pallavi Supriya Prabhakar Saple | last7=Madhuri Rajeev Kanitkar | journal=Asian Journal of Medical Sciences | volume=13 | issue=10 | pages=3–11 | s2cid=252674034 | doi-access=free }}</ref> News agencies captured the phenomenon. Indian Express published a story around this with title magic Malegaon project.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magic-malegaon-project-less-covid-cases-in-city-muhs-to-study-blood-samples-of-malegaon-residents-7826341/ | title=Magic Malegaon project: Less Covid cases in city, MUHS to study blood samples of Malegaon residents | date=18 March 2022 }}</ref> Times of India also published a news article around this with title Malegaon success story.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/malegaon-success-story-to-tackle-covid-19/articleshow/77503368.cms | title=Malegaon success story to tackle Covid-19 | newspaper=The Times of India | date=12 August 2020 }}</ref>


During this testing and challenging time, the Unani Medical Doctors (BUMS) played a pivotal role. The Eastern Part of the City was sealed after the Covid outbreak. Doctors in Western Part of the City refused to admit the Covid positive patients. The Malegaon General Hospital had also closed its doors for Covid patients.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ummid.com/news/2020/may/18.05.2020/malegaon-general-hospital-fit-only-as-a-luxury-hotel.html/ | title=Malegaon Gen Hospital fit only as luxury hotel: Local residents | date=18 May 2020 }}</ref> At this crucial juncture Unani Medical Graduates took control of the Healthcare System of the City. Risking their life, they converted their small dispensaries to admit Covid patients, and went home to home to save them.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ummid.com/news/2020/may/28.05.2020/how-bums-doctors-created-a-wall-against-coronavirus-in-malegaon.html/ | title=How BUMS Doctors Created Wall Against Coronavirus in Malegaon | date=28 May 2020 }}</ref>
During this testing and challenging time, local Unani Medical Doctors (BUMS) played a pivotal role. The Eastern Part of the City was sealed after the Covid outbreak. Doctors in Western Part of the City refused to admit the Covid positive patients. The Malegaon General Hospital had also closed its doors for Covid patients.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ummid.com/news/2020/may/18.05.2020/malegaon-general-hospital-fit-only-as-a-luxury-hotel.html/ | title=Malegaon Gen Hospital fit only as luxury hotel: Local residents | date=18 May 2020 }}</ref> At this crucial juncture Unani Medical Graduates took control of the Healthcare System of the City. Risking their life, they converted their small dispensaries to admit Covid patients, and went home to home to save them.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ummid.com/news/2020/may/28.05.2020/how-bums-doctors-created-a-wall-against-coronavirus-in-malegaon.html/ | title=How BUMS Doctors Created Wall Against Coronavirus in Malegaon | date=28 May 2020 }}</ref>


==Bomb blast==
==Bomb blast==
{{Main|29 September 2008 western India bombings}}
{{Main|29 September 2008 western India bombings}}


On 29 September 2008, three bombs exploded in the States of [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]] killing eight people and injuring 80. Three of the arrested suspects were identified as Sadhvi [[Pragya Singh Thakur]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/arrests-of-hindu-terrorists-embarasses-bjp/article1-347669.aspx |title=Arrests of framed 'Hindu terrorists' embarasses BJP |work=Hindustan Times |date=28 October 2008 |access-date=9 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105035105/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/arrests-of-hindu-terrorists-embarasses-bjp/article1-347669.aspx |archive-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-10-25/india/27909361_1_maharashtra-s-anti-terrorism-squad-ats-abvp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104120056/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-10-25/india/27909361_1_maharashtra-s-anti-terrorism-squad-ats-abvp |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 November 2012 |title=Sadhvi in jail for Malegaon blast|date=25 October 2008 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> Shiv Narayan Gopal Singh Kalsanghra, and Shyam Bhawarlal Sahu. All three were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in [[Nashik]], which remanded them to custody till 3 November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/25/stories/2008102561761400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026033900/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/25/stories/2008102561761400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 October 2008 |title=Front Page : Malegaon blast; three remanded to custody |date=25 October 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> On 28 October, the [[Shiv Sena]], came out in support of the accused saying that the arrests were political in nature. {{Citation needed|date=November 2017}}, [[Shiv Sena]] chief, [[Uddhav Thackeray]], propounded a potential [[conflict of interest]] in political rivalry as the [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) controlled the relevant ministry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sadhvi_Pragya_victim_of_race_within_cops_Shiv_Sena/rssarticleshow/3649064.cms |title=Real masterminds still at large, sadhvi Pragya a victim: Sena&nbsp;— Mumbai&nbsp;— City |work=The Times of India |date=28 October 2008 |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found evidence against [[Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur]] and it has recommended the court to act against all charges against her which was proven incorrect.<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sunil-joshi-murder-nia-set-to-drop-case-against-sadhvi-pragya-others-arrested-by-mp-police/1212272/ |title=NIA set to drop case against Sadhvi Pragya, others arrested by MP Police |date=27 December 2013 }}</ref>
On 29 September 2008, three bombs exploded in the States of [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]] killing eight people and injuring 80, in that Two bombs went off in [[Malegaon]]. Three of the arrested suspects were identified as Sadhvi [[Pragya Singh Thakur]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/arrests-of-hindu-terrorists-embarasses-bjp/article1-347669.aspx |title=Arrests of framed 'Hindu terrorists' embarasses BJP |work=Hindustan Times |date=28 October 2008 |access-date=9 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105035105/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/arrests-of-hindu-terrorists-embarasses-bjp/article1-347669.aspx |archive-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sadhvi-in-jail-for-Malegaon-blast/articleshow/3637596.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104120056/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-10-25/india/27909361_1_maharashtra-s-anti-terrorism-squad-ats-abvp |url-status=live |archive-date=4 November 2012 |title=Sadhvi in jail for Malegaon blast|date=25 October 2008 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> Shiv Narayan Gopal Singh Kalsanghra, and Shyam Bhawarlal Sahu. All three were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in [[Nashik]], which remanded them to custody till 3 November.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/25/stories/2008102561761400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026033900/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/25/stories/2008102561761400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 October 2008 |title=Front Page : Malegaon blast; three remanded to custody |date=25 October 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> On 28 October, the [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]], came out in support of the accused saying that the arrests were political in nature. {{Citation needed|date=November 2017}}, [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] chief, [[Uddhav Thackeray]], propounded a potential [[conflict of interest]] in political rivalry as the [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) controlled the relevant ministry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sadhvi_Pragya_victim_of_race_within_cops_Shiv_Sena/rssarticleshow/3649064.cms |title=Real masterminds still at large, sadhvi Pragya a victim: Sena&nbsp;— Mumbai&nbsp;— City |work=The Times of India |date=28 October 2008 |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref> The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found evidence against [[Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur]] and it has recommended the court to act against all charges against her which was proven incorrect.<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sunil-joshi-murder-nia-set-to-drop-case-against-sadhvi-pragya-others-arrested-by-mp-police/1212272/ |title=NIA set to drop case against Sadhvi Pragya, others arrested by MP Police |date=27 December 2013 }}</ref>


The [[Indian Army]] officer [[Prasad Shrikant Purohit]] was also accused of being involved in the blast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/malegaon-blast-ats-says-purohit-main-conspi/413034/ |title=Malegaon blast: ATS says Purohit main conspirator |work=The Indian Express |date=20 January 2009 |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref>
The [[Indian Army]] officer [[Prasad Shrikant Purohit]] was also accused of being involved in the blast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/malegaon-blast-ats-says-purohit-main-conspi/413034/ |title=Malegaon blast: ATS says Purohit main conspirator |work=The Indian Express |date=20 January 2009 |access-date=9 March 2013}}</ref>


==MLAs==
==MLA’s==


MLAs from Malegaon Constituency for Maharashtra Assembly:
MLAs from [[Malegaon Central Assembly constituency]] for Maharashtra Assembly:
*1930: Gulab Miya Wasif , [[ Indian National Congress]] [First MLA Before Independence]
*1930: Gulab Miya Wasif, [[Indian National Congress]] [First MLA Before Independence]
* 1952: Mohammad Sabir Abdul Sattar, [[Indian National Congress]] (First MLA after independence)
* 1952: Mohammad Sabir Abdul Sattar, [[Indian National Congress]] (First MLA after independence)
* 1962: Haroon Ansari, [[Indian National Congress]]
* 1962: Haroon Ansari, [[Indian National Congress]]
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* 1990: Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman, [[Janata Dal(S)]]
* 1990: Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman, [[Janata Dal(S)]]
* 1995: Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman, Janata Dal(S)
* 1995: Nihal Ahmed Maulavi Mohammed Usman, Janata Dal(S)
* 1999: Shaikh Rashid Haji Shaikh Shaffi, [[Indian National Congress]]
* 1999: Shaikh Rasheed Haji Shaikh Shaffi, [[Indian National Congress]]
* 2004: Shaikh Rashid Haji Shaikh Shaffi, [[Indian National Congress]]
* 2004: Shaikh Rasheed Haji Shaikh Shaffi, [[Indian National Congress]]
* 2009: Mufti Mohammad Ismail, Jan Surajya Shakti
* 2009: [[Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique]], Jan Surajya Shakti
* 2014: Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid, Indian National Congress
* 2014: [[Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid]], [[Indian National Congress]]
* 2019: Mufti Mohammad Ismail,  
* 2019: [[Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique]], [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen]]
All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen
* 2024: [[Mohammed Ismail Abdul Khalique]], [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen]]


MLAs from Malegaon Outer Constituency for Maharashtra Assembly:
MLAs from Malegaon Outer Constituency for Maharashtra Assembly:
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* 1999: Hire Prashant Venkatrao, [[Nationalist Congress Party]]
* 1999: Hire Prashant Venkatrao, [[Nationalist Congress Party]]
* 2004: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], Independent
* 2004: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], Independent
* 2009: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena]]
* 2009: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]]
* 2014: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena]]
* 2014: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]]
* 2019: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena]]
* 2019: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]]
* 2024: [[Dadaji Bhuse]], [[Shiv Sena]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-23 |title=Malegaon outer, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: SHS's Dadaji Dagdu Bhuse defeats Independent candidate Pramod Bachhav with 106606 votes |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/story/malegaon-outer-maharashtra-assembly-election-results-2024-live-updates-maelb-2638223-2024-11-23 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
 
{{commons category}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080303210801/http://www.indianexpress.com/story/12558.html Indian Express article: A Town Called Malegaon]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080303210801/http://www.indianexpress.com/story/12558.html Indian Express article: A Town Called Malegaon]
*[http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#KankralaFort Gazetteer Nasik]
*[http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm#KankralaFort Gazetteer Nasik]

Latest revision as of 09:42, 28 March 2026

Malegaon
City
मालेगांव
PowerLoom
Malegaon Fort
Nickname: 
Textile City
Coordinates: 20°33′N 74°33′E / 20.55°N 74.55°E / 20.55; 74.55
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictNashik
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyMalegaon Municipal Corporation
 • MLATemplate:Bulletlist
Area
 • Total68 km2 (26 sq mi)
 • Rank26.25
Elevation
438 m (1,437 ft)
Population
 • Total481,228
DemonymMalegaonkar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
423203 (City and Soygaon) & 423105 (for Camp area)
Vehicle registrationMH-41
Official languageMarathi
Websitemalegaonmahaulb.maharashtra.gov.in/en

Malegaon (IAST: Mālegāv; Pronunciation: [malegaːʋ]) is a city in Nashik District of Maharashtra State in India. It is situated on the bank of the Girna river with Mosam River river flowing through middle of the city dividing it in two parts. Malegaon is famous for its loom industries.

History[edit | edit source]

On the road linking Mumbai and Agra – now National Highway-3 (NH3), it used to be a small junction known as Maliwadi (hamlet of gardeners).

Sayaji Palace

Naro Shankar Raje Bahadur was appointed as an agent in Malwa. He was gifted 18 villages which included Malewadi. He constructed Malegaon Fort in 1740 using craftsmen from Surat and northern India, the construction of which took 25 years. After the fort was completed, the craftsmen settled in the town. Since long people have been immigrating to Malegaon after persecution. Post the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been faster growth in the city.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Malegaon(previously Maligaon[1]) is at the confluence of the Girna and Mosam (previously Moosy[1]) rivers, at elevation of 438 metres (1437 feet) at 18°25′N 77°32′E / 18.42°N 77.53°E / 18.42; 77.53.[2]

It is 280 km northeast of the state capital Mumbai. It is centrally located and has good connectivity with nearby cities like Nashik, Pune, Mumbai, Indore, Surat, and Dhule. It is at 89.5km (~ 1.45 hrs. drive) from nearest airport Nashik Airport.

Roads:

Climate[edit | edit source]

Climate data for Malegaon (1991–2020, extremes 1901–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.4
(97.5) 		41.0
(105.8) 		45.6
(114.1) 		45.6
(114.1) 		46.7
(116.1) 		44.4
(111.9) 		39.4
(102.9) 		37.2
(99.0) 		39.0
(102.2) 		40.9
(105.6) 		39.4
(102.9) 		36.8
(98.2) 		46.7
(116.1)
Average high °C (°F) 30.2
(86.4) 		33.3
(91.9) 		37.5
(99.5) 		40.5
(104.9) 		40.7
(105.3) 		35.9
(96.6) 		30.6
(87.1) 		29.1
(84.4) 		30.8
(87.4) 		33.5
(92.3) 		31.7
(89.1) 		31.1
(88.0) 		33.7
(92.7)
Average low °C (°F) 10.2
(50.4) 		12.1
(53.8) 		16.2
(61.2) 		20.2
(68.4) 		23.2
(73.8) 		23.4
(74.1) 		22.7
(72.9) 		21.8
(71.2) 		21.0
(69.8) 		18.6
(65.5) 		14.7
(58.5) 		11.1
(52.0) 		18.1
(64.6)
Record low °C (°F) 0.6
(33.1) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		5.6
(42.1) 		9.4
(48.9) 		15.0
(59.0) 		15.6
(60.1) 		17.4
(63.3) 		15.6
(60.1) 		14.2
(57.6) 		7.5
(45.5) 		5.6
(42.1) 		2.6
(36.7) 		−0.6
(30.9)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3.3
(0.13) 		0.3
(0.01) 		4.3
(0.17) 		3.9
(0.15) 		9.2
(0.36) 		113.2
(4.46) 		137.4
(5.41) 		112.1
(4.41) 		124.5
(4.90) 		64.6
(2.54) 		18.0
(0.71) 		2.7
(0.11) 		593.8
(23.38)
Average rainy days 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.9 5.9 7.8 7.0 6.3 2.8 0.9 0.3 33.2
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 32 30 21 20 25 48 65 71 65 47 41 39 42
Source: India Meteorological Department[3][4][5]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Villages near Malegaon and towards Satana, Nampur, Sonaj, Talwade and Vadel are agricultural areas and major producers of onions. Pomegranate is another crop of commercial importance that is cultivated by farmers in nearby pockets. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of Malegaon has a front office at Malegaon and a research farm at Vadel.[6] There is also a campus of Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture and H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Horticulture in the Malegaon Camp area.[7] There is also a cloth manufacturing industry mostly using power looms. Cloths made are also further processed in few plants or sold to merchants. Several plastic manufacturing companies are operational around city. Around 3 Buffalo meat processing and export units are present in Malegaon City.[8] Post Covid-19 period, it is becoming a medical tourism hub. People are coming for treatment. Several outskirts are getting Farmhouses built for 1 day outing and rest. These farmhouses are equipped with swimming pools.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census,[9] Malegaon city had urban/metropolitan population of 481,228. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Malegaon has an average literacy rate of 70.54%: Male literacy is 74.25% and female literacy is 66.63%. About 15.41% of the population is under 6 years of age.[10]

In Malegaon City Islam is the most practiced religion with approximately 379,927 (78.95%) following it. 89,011 (18.50%) of the population following Hindu religion. Buddhism is followed by 6,830 (1.42%) and Jainism 3,933 (0.82).[10]

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001[11] 208864 200539 409403 - 20.975 75.382 0.253 0.109 2.128 1.056 0.071 0.026
2011[12] 244080 237148 481228 0.175 18.497 78.949 0.105 0.042 1.419 0.817 0.020 0.151

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Education[edit | edit source]

Malegaon has a lot of schools and colleges. Night schools for elders, only Boys and only Girls schools, colleges offering diploma/degrees in Pharmacy, Education, Medicine, Management, etc. Language of instruction include urdu, marathi and english.

  • The Malegaon High School and Junior College (ATT)
  • Loknete Venkatrao Hire Academy
  • Mansoora College
  • Govt. College of Agribusiness Management Kashti Malegaon
  • H.H.Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji College Of Agriculture
  • Swami Vivekanand Sanstha'S Institute Of Pharmacy
  • Dr. B.V. Hiray College of Management and Research Centre
  • Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad Arts, Science & Commerce College

Covid-19 Malegaon Model[edit | edit source]

A epidemiological study by panel of doctors appointed by government was conducted to unearth the reasons behind super covid control in Malegaon and published in Asian Journal of Medical Sciences.[13] News agencies captured the phenomenon. Indian Express published a story around this with title magic Malegaon project.[14] Times of India also published a news article around this with title Malegaon success story.[15]

During this testing and challenging time, local Unani Medical Doctors (BUMS) played a pivotal role. The Eastern Part of the City was sealed after the Covid outbreak. Doctors in Western Part of the City refused to admit the Covid positive patients. The Malegaon General Hospital had also closed its doors for Covid patients.[16] At this crucial juncture Unani Medical Graduates took control of the Healthcare System of the City. Risking their life, they converted their small dispensaries to admit Covid patients, and went home to home to save them.[17]

Bomb blast[edit | edit source]

Main article: 29 September 2008 western India bombings

On 29 September 2008, three bombs exploded in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra killing eight people and injuring 80, in that Two bombs went off in Malegaon. Three of the arrested suspects were identified as Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur,[18][19] Shiv Narayan Gopal Singh Kalsanghra, and Shyam Bhawarlal Sahu. All three were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Nashik, which remanded them to custody till 3 November.[20] On 28 October, the Shiv Sena, came out in support of the accused saying that the arrests were political in nature. [citation needed], Shiv Sena chief, Uddhav Thackeray, propounded a potential conflict of interest in political rivalry as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) controlled the relevant ministry.[21] The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found evidence against Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and it has recommended the court to act against all charges against her which was proven incorrect.[22]

The Indian Army officer Prasad Shrikant Purohit was also accused of being involved in the blast.[23]

MLA’s[edit | edit source]

MLAs from Malegaon Central Assembly constituency for Maharashtra Assembly:

MLAs from Malegaon Outer Constituency for Maharashtra Assembly:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wright, George Newenham (1837). "A New and Comprehensive Gazetteer". G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.
  2. ↑ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Malegaon". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020". India Meteorological Department. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  4. ↑ | title = Station: Malegaon Climatological Table 1981–2010 | work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010 | publisher = India Meteorological Department | date = January 2015 | pages = 467–468 | access-date = 21 September 2023}}
  5. ↑ | title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012) | publisher = India Meteorological Department | date = December 2016 | page = M145 | access-date = 21 September 2023}}
  6. ↑ "Krishi Vigyan Kendra". kvkmalegaon.org. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "H. H. Sri Sri Murlidhara Swamiji College of Agriculture". mgvagri.kbhgroup.in. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "List of Integrated Abattoir Cum Meat Processing Plant" (PDF). apeda.gov.in. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka".
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Malegaon Taluka Population Nashik, Maharashtra, List of Villages & Towns in Malegaon Taluka".
  11. ↑ Census India 2001.
  12. ↑ Census India 2011.
  13. ↑ Nirmalkumar Adhar Rawandale; Vikrant Sayaji Pagar; Madhuri Magan Suryawanshi; Sushant Shamrao Chavan; Jinendra Mohan Jain; Pallavi Supriya Prabhakar Saple; Madhuri Rajeev Kanitkar (2022). "An epidemiological study to determine demographic factors influencing COVID-19 IgG antibody production among the adult population of urban area in Malegaon, Maharashtra - A cross sectional study". Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 13 (10): 3–11. doi:10.3126/ajms.v13i10.46722. S2CID 252674034.
  14. ↑ "Magic Malegaon project: Less Covid cases in city, MUHS to study blood samples of Malegaon residents". 18 March 2022.
  15. ↑ "Malegaon success story to tackle Covid-19". The Times of India. 12 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "Malegaon Gen Hospital fit only as luxury hotel: Local residents". 18 May 2020.
  17. ↑ "How BUMS Doctors Created Wall Against Coronavirus in Malegaon". 28 May 2020.
  18. ↑ "Arrests of framed 'Hindu terrorists' embarasses BJP". Hindustan Times. 28 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 January 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  19. ↑ "Sadhvi in jail for Malegaon blast". The Times of India. 25 October 2008. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  20. ↑ "Front Page : Malegaon blast; three remanded to custody". The Hindu. 25 October 2008. Archived from the original on 26 October 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  21. ↑ "Real masterminds still at large, sadhvi Pragya a victim: Sena — Mumbai — City". The Times of India. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  22. ↑ "NIA set to drop case against Sadhvi Pragya, others arrested by MP Police". 27 December 2013.
  23. ↑ "Malegaon blast: ATS says Purohit main conspirator". The Indian Express. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  24. ↑ "Malegaon outer, Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Highlights: SHS's Dadaji Dagdu Bhuse defeats Independent candidate Pramod Bachhav with 106606 votes". India Today. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.

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