Walan - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Walan is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from Vaijapur and around 65 km from Aurangabad. Naigavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walan is 549018. The village covers a total geographical area of 371 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Walan

As per Census 2011, Walan village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 430 males and 364 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population794430364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)965244
Scheduled Castes (SC)492623
Scheduled Tribes (ST)693237
Literate Population533333200
Illiterate Population26197164

Nearby Villages of Walan

Walan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kavit KhedaSouth-West1.72 km
BirolaSouth2.16 km
JawalkiNorth-East2.51 km
JiriSouth-East2.59 km
GondegaonNorth-West2.82 km
NaigavhanWest3.07 km
Rohile BkEast3.84 km
AnchalgaonSouth-West3.84 km
BolthanNorth-East4.45 km
BalhegaonSouth-East4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Walan

Public transport in the Walan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpar Khed, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Walan is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Walan 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 Walan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Walan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Walan

Where is Walan located?

Walan village is located in Vaijapur Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Walan?

The Gram Panchayat of Walan is Naigavan.

What is the pincode of Walan?

The pincode of Walan is 431116.

What is the population of Walan?

Walan has a total population of 794, including 430 males and 364 females.

How many households are there in Walan?

There are 182 households in Walan.

What is the literacy rate in Walan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walan is 67.13%. Male literacy is 77.44% and female literacy is 54.95%.