Walunj - Ashti, Beed

Walunj is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Ashti and around 92 km from Bid. Walunj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walunj is 558889. The village covers a total geographical area of 941.37 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Walunj

According to the 2011 Census, Walunj village had a total population of 1,722 people, including 885 males and 837 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.15%, with male literacy at 87.48% and female literacy at 70.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Walunj

Walunj 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 Walunj

Walunj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Walunj is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Walunj is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walunj

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

Health Facilities in Walunj

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

FAQs about Walunj