Walang - Mahad, Raigad

Walang is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Mahad and around 136 km from Alibag. Valang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walang is 555097. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.91 hectares and falls under the 402115 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Walang

As per Census 2011, Walang village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 250 males and 277 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Walang

Walang 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 Walang

Walang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Walang is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Walang is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walang

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

Health Facilities in Walang

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

FAQs about Walang