Walag - Deglur, Nanded

Walag is a village situated in the Deglur tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deglur and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Walag village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walag is 545673. The village covers a total geographical area of 935 hectares and falls under the 431718 pincode. Deglur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Walag

According to the 2011 Census, Walag village had a total population of 2,612 people, including 1,310 males and 1,302 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.07%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Walag

Walag 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 Walag

Walag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deglur to Walag is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Walag is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walag

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

Health Facilities in Walag

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

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