Watkhale
Watkhale is a village located in Junnar tehsil of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Junnar (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Pune. As per 2009 stats, Pangri T Madh is the gram panchayat of Watkhale village.
Watkhale has its own place in the vibrant Pune region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Watkhale
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Watkhale is 555249. The village spans a total geographical area of 630 hectares. Junnar is nearest town to Watkhale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
Google Map of Watkhale
Population of Watkhale
Below is a concise population overview of Watkhale as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 679 | 340 | 339 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 39 | 44 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 44 | 24 | 20 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Literate Population | 500 | 281 | 219 |
Illiterate Population | 179 | 59 | 120 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Watkhale village:
- The total population of Watkhale village is around 679, including approximately 340 males and 339 females, with a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 83 children aged 0–6 years in Watkhale village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Watkhale village has 44 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 17 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Watkhale village is about 73.64%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 64.60%.
- There are around 134 households in Watkhale village.
Connectivity of Watkhale
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Watkhale. As per the 2011 stats, Watkhale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Watkhale
Knowing the nearby villages of Watkhale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Watkhale.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watkhale
- Where is Watkhale located?
- Watkhale village is situated in Junnar Tehsil, within the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Watkhale?
- The Gram Panchayat of Watkhale is Pangri T Madh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Watkhale as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Watkhale is 679, with 340 males and 339 females.
- How many households are there in Watkhale as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Watkhale village has a total of 134 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Watkhale as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Watkhale is 73.64%. The male literacy rate is 82.65%, while the female literacy rate is 64.60%.