Walpi - Barshitakli, Akola
Walpi is a village situated in the Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshitakli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Salpi serves as the Village Panchayat for Walpi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Walpi is 530519. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 444405 pincode. Akola is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Walpi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Walpi
According to the 2011 Census, Walpi village had a total population of 306 people, including 157 males and 149 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.50%, with male literacy at 90.71% and female literacy at 82.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 306 | 157 | 149 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 112 | 54 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 237 | 127 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 69 | 30 | 39 |
Nearby Villages of Walpi
Walpi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Walpi
Public transport in the Walpi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akola to Walpi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Walpi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Walpi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Walpi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Walpi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Walpi
Where is Walpi located?
Walpi village is located in Barshitakli Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Walpi?
The Village Panchayat of Walpi is Salpi.
What is the pincode of Walpi?
The pincode of Walpi is 444405.
What is the population of Walpi?
Walpi had a total population of 306, including 157 males and 149 females.
How many households are there in Walpi?
Walpi had 78 households.
What is the literacy rate in Walpi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walpi was 86.50%. Male literacy was 90.71% and female literacy was 82.09%.