Malvan taluka consists of villages such as Angane Wadi, Masure, Achra, Khalchi Devli, Jamdul, Juva, Pankhol, Talasheel, Bandiwade and Sarjekot.

Dashavtar (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu), a drama-play based on mythological stories, is an important cultural element of the area.

National Highway NH-66 from Mumbai and Goa runs as far as Kasal, after which Malvan is a State Transport bus or rickshaw ride of approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) away.

Buses coming from Pune as well as Sangli, Solapur and Barshi Belgave, Tuljapur have to go via Kolhapur to enter Konkan.

Malvan Municipal Council has total administration over 4,620 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

It is also authorized to build roads within Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Several Malvani emigres return to their native place every year during August–September to attend Ganeshotsav, Ram Navami, and various other local festivals.

Especially in Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honavar (Karnataka) & Goa, these people migrated from Malvan way back in the 17th century.

The core zone includes the Sindhudurg Fort, Padamged island and other submerged rocky structures.

Due to its relatively clear sea waters, Malvan serves as a perfect spot for scuba diving (done mostly with surface oxygen supply) and snorkeling.

Near the outer walls of Sindhudurg fort live coral and colorful marine life under the sea are visible.

Its clean beaches, historical monuments, tasty food/sea food options, various affordable water sports are attracting tourists like magnet.