Walkhandi - Chitaguppa, Bidar

Walkhandi is a village situated in the Chitaguppa taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Homnabad and around 60 km from Bidar. Itga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walkhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walkhandi is 600316. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056.9 hectares and falls under the 585412 pincode. Chitgoppa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Walkhandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Homnabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walkhandi

According to the 2011 Census, Walkhandi village had a total population of 2,362 people, including 1,177 males and 1,185 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.85%, with male literacy at 70.29% and female literacy at 49.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 986.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Walkhandi

Walkhandi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Walkhandi

Walkhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitgoppa to Walkhandi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Walkhandi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walkhandi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Walkhandi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Walkhandi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Walkhandi village are given below:

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