Walani - Pauni, Bhandara

Walani is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Walani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walani is 537353. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.43 hectares and falls under the 441910 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Walani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Walani

According to the 2011 Census, Walani village had a total population of 2,451 people, including 1,245 males and 1,206 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.47%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 73.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, 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 Walani

Walani 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 Walani

Walani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Walani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Walani is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walani

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

Health Facilities in Walani

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

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