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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Walani village has a total population of 2,451 people, consisting of 1,245 males and 1,206 females. The village has 586 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,781 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Walani are given below:

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:

FAQs about Walani