Walaki - Chopda, Jalgaon

Walaki is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Walki serves as the Village Panchayat for Walaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walaki is 526695. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.09 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Walaki

According to the 2011 Census, Walaki village had a total population of 1,157 people, including 593 males and 564 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 81.47% and female literacy at 69.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Walaki

Walaki 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 Walaki

Walaki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhortex, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Walaki is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Walaki is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walaki

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

Health Facilities in Walaki

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

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