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.
Here you can discover what makes Watkhale unique in its vibrant Junnar-Pune region. You’ll see Watkhale’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 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
According to the 2011 Census, Watkhale has a total population of about 679, with approximately 340 males and 339 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 44 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 17. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.64%, with male literacy at about 82.65% and female literacy near 64.60%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Watkhale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
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 |
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%.