Walunj - Purandhar, Pune

Walunj is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Valunj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walunj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walunj is 556487. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.14 hectares and falls under the 412303 pincode. Jejuri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Walunj

As per Census 2011, Walunj village has a total population of 1,167 people, consisting of 604 males and 563 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 962 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Walunj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,167604563
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116150
Scheduled Castes (SC)542430
Literate Population962524438
Illiterate Population20580125

Nearby Villages of Walunj

Walunj 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NilunjEast1.49 km
ShivariSouth-West2.56 km
KhanvadiNorth-East2.87 km
BelsarSouth-East3.39 km
MunjvadiNorth-West3.75 km
TakrarwadiSouth4.10 km
PargaonNorth4.75 km
KumbharvalanNorth-West5.26 km
SakurdeSouth5.72 km
BhosalewadiNorth-East5.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Walunj

Walunj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jejuri, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jejuri to Walunj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Walunj 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 Walunj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Walunj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Walunj

Where is Walunj located?

Walunj village is located in Purandhar Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Walunj?

The Gram Panchayat of Walunj is Valunj.

What is the pincode of Walunj?

The pincode of Walunj is 412303.

What is the population of Walunj?

Walunj has a total population of 1,167, including 604 males and 563 females.

How many households are there in Walunj?

There are 235 households in Walunj.

What is the literacy rate in Walunj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walunj is 82.43%. Male literacy is 86.75% and female literacy is 77.80%.