Walvihir

Walvihir is a village located in Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Igatpuri (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Nashik. As per 2009 stats, Walvihir village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Walvihir unique in its vibrant Igatpuri-Nashik region. You’ll see Walvihir’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Walvihir

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walvihir is 551034. The village spans a total geographical area of 1536 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 422402. Igatpuri is nearest town to Walvihir village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Walvihir village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Igatpuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Walvihir

Population of Walvihir

According to the 2011 Census, Walvihir has a total population of about 2,228, with approximately 1,152 males and 1,076 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 411 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 181 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,755. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.15%, with male literacy at about 54.51% and female literacy near 43.40%. There are around 358 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Walvihir's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Walvihir

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walvihir. As per the 2011 stats, Walvihir had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Walvihir

Knowing the nearby villages of Walvihir helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Walvihir.

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