Walkamdinni - Sindhnur, Raichur

Walkamdinni is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Ragalaparvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walkamdinni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walkamdinni is 601163. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.65 hectares and falls under the 584143 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Walkamdinni

According to the 2011 Census, Walkamdinni village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 708 males and 754 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.26%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 54.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Walkamdinni

Walkamdinni 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 Walkamdinni

Walkamdinni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Walkamdinni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Walkamdinni is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walkamdinni

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

Health Facilities in Walkamdinni

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

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