Walake - Murud, Raigad

Walake is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Murud and around 26 km from Alibag. Walke serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walake village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walake is 554225. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.17 hectares and falls under the 402202 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Walake

As per Census 2011, Walake village has a total population of 816 people, consisting of 382 males and 434 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Walake

Walake 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 Walake

Walake is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Walake is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Walake is about 26 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 Walake

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

Health Facilities in Walake

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

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