Walkewadi - Loha, Nanded

Walkewadi is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Walkewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walkewadi is 545216. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Walkewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Walkewadi village had a total population of 657 people, including 344 males and 313 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 62.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Walkewadi

Walkewadi 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 Walkewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Walkewadi. The nearest railway station is Chudawa, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Walkewadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Walkewadi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walkewadi

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

Health Facilities in Walkewadi

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

FAQs about Walkewadi