Walwati - Murud, Raigad

Walwati is a village situated in the Murud tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Murud and around 42 km from Alibag. Usroli serves as the Village Panchayat for Walwati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walwati is 554247. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.97 hectares and falls under the 402401 pincode. Murud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Walwati 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 Walwati

According to the 2011 Census, Walwati village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 647 males and 634 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.04%, with male literacy at 93.32% and female literacy at 80.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Walwati

Walwati 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 Walwati

Walwati 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 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murud to Walwati is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Walwati is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walwati

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

Health Facilities in Walwati

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

FAQs about Walwati