Walmikpur - Achalpur, Amravati

Walmikpur is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kasampur serves as the Village Panchayat for Walmikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walmikpur is 531959. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.32 hectares and falls under the 444808 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Walmikpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Melghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amravati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walmikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Walmikpur village had a total population of 480 people, including 245 males and 235 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.62%, with male literacy at 95.93% and female literacy at 82.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Walmikpur

Walmikpur 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 Walmikpur

Walmikpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Walmikpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Walmikpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walmikpur

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

Health Facilities in Walmikpur

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

FAQs about Walmikpur