Walope - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Walope is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Valope serves as the Village Panchayat for Walope village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walope is 565222. The village covers a total geographical area of 532 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Walope village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walope

According to the 2011 Census, Walope village had a total population of 2,646 people, including 1,339 males and 1,307 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.33%, with male literacy at 96.13% and female literacy at 86.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Walope

Walope 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 Walope

Walope is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Walope is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Walope is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walope

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

Health Facilities in Walope

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

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