The neighbourhood is considered as the major residential area in the district.

It is located within the jurisdiction of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, which is responsible for the civic amenities in Malkapuram.

It lies to the south fringe of Visakhapatnam City and is loosely bordered by Gajuwaka to the west and Naval Coast Guard to the east, Marripalem to the north, Gopalapatnam to the north-west and Pedagantyada to the south-west.

It also has major district roads connecting it to nearby mandals and Visakhapatnam.

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation runs bus services from Gajuwaka bus station to major parts of the state and Visakhapatnam city.