Walkeshwar - Ambad, Jalna

Walkeshwar is a village situated in the Ambad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Walkeshwer serves as the Village Panchayat for Walkeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walkeshwar is 547877. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.2 hectares and falls under the 431212 pincode. Georai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Walkeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Walkeshwar village had a total population of 2,113 people, including 1,096 males and 1,017 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.40%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 59.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Walkeshwar

Walkeshwar 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 Walkeshwar

Walkeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodi, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Georai to Walkeshwar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Walkeshwar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walkeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Walkeshwar

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

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