Walvihir - Igatpuri, Nashik

Walvihir is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Walvihir village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walvihir is 551034. The village covers a total geographical area of 1536 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Walvihir

According to the 2011 Census, Walvihir village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,152 males and 1,076 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.26%, with male literacy at 68.26% and female literacy at 52.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,755.

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

Nearby Villages of Walvihir

Walvihir 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 Walvihir

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Walvihir. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Walvihir is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Walvihir is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walvihir

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

Health Facilities in Walvihir

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

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