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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Walan village had a total population of 794 people, including 430 males and 364 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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