Walana - Sengaon, Hingoli

Walana is a village situated in the Sengaon tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sengaon and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Walana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walana is 545775. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050.83 hectares and falls under the 431703 pincode. Hingoli is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Walana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hingoli Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Walana

According to the 2011 Census, Walana village had a total population of 2,083 people, including 1,092 males and 991 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 74.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Walana

Walana 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 Walana

Walana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hingoli to Walana is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walana

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

Health Facilities in Walana

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

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