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

According to the 2011 Census, Walunj village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 604 males and 563 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.10%, with male literacy at 96.50% and female literacy at 85.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Walunj