Who was Madhavrao Deshpande, and what was his role in helping Dixit travel to Shirdi?

According to the narrative in Chapter 51, Madhavrao Balwant Deshpande was a resident and priest of Shirdi. His role in Dixit's journey was pivotal. He was unexpectedly brought to Nagar by a telegram concerning his mother-in-law's health. Upon his arrival, he was identified by Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre as the perfect person to accompany Dixit to Shirdi. After being introduced to Dixit by Balasaheb at Mirikar's house, Madhavrao agreed to travel with him, and they made a plan to take the ten o'clock night train, thus resolving Dixit's predicament.