Malvan City In Glance...                                  Back
 
         Malvan is a fishing port on western coast of Sindhudurga district (Maharashtra state in India). It is a southern part of the Konkan coastline boasts with a long stretch of shimmering sand & fringed with thick coconut, jack fruit, bamboo and Supari trees.  Rocky lands with overhanging cliffs, projecting sandbanks, rocky shoals, coral reefs and boulders with a rib type coast attract the tourist to Malvan. On the north of Malvan the most striking feature is the 'littoral concrete' or 'beach rock' Which gives protection against the force of waves

 

 

Malvan City Geography

Area :        6.48 Sq. Km.     Temp : Summer :  32°C-35°C

                                                       Winter    : 21°C-25°C

Population :    Men        : 9,496

                     Women    : 9,184

                      Total       : 18,680 (In 2001)     

 Literacy :       100 %

Malvan city Fast Facts

           Geographical data

    • Coordinates
      16 degrees North; 73 degrees 25 minutes East
    • Local time
      GMT plus five-and-half hours
    • Climate
      Temperatures range from 21      °C  to 35°C. The best time to visit is October-March

Weather Trends

    • Winter:
      Mid Nov - mid Feb.  Cold nights, pleasantly warm days.
    • Spring:
      Mid-Feb to end-March. Warm days and pleasant nights
    • Summer:
      Early-April to late-May. Hot days and pleasant nights
    • Monsoon:
      Early June - early October. Rains. Warm and humid. Rain coat, Umbrella are necessary
    • Post-Monsoon:
      Early Oct - early Nov. A little rain, but still pleasant.
    • Rainfall
      3,287mm ( Average)
    • Clothing
      Light cottons in summer (March to October),       The winter season is most pleasant with temperatures dropping at nights. Suggested clothing include loose cottons, although warm clothing during winter nights is recommended.

Telecommunications

    • International dialing code
      ++91-2365
    • STD code for Malvan city
      02365
    • Communications
      International direct dialing is available to most countries in the world. Fax, Internet services are available by some institutions.

City Facts & Figures

    • Language
      Malvani (Marathi+Konkani) is spoken language of Malvan. Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra so it’s too in Malvan.  English is widely spoken and understood.
    • Local Transport
      State Transportation provides ST buses for state & local transportation, yellow-and-black auto-rickshaws, private buses and also private vehicles like Sumo, trax for sightseeing are avail.
    • Where to stay
      Malvan city has several hotels, lodges & restaurants of different price range according to accommodation.
 
             Facilities For Tourist..
  • Malvan municipal corporation constructed toilets at public places & arranged mobile toilet on beaches.
  • On each turn of road, guide boards are mounted to direct the tourist.
  • Traffic police arranged to control the traffic.   
  •  Many hotels, restaurants provide delicious malvani foods.
  • MTDC constructed tents near Tarkarli beach provides staying facility.
  • Some lodges & local people also provide the staying arrangement for tourist.
  • Ticket office is constructed on jetty to purchase tickets for boating toward sindhudurga fort.