Walane - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Walane is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shirde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walane is 564898. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Walane

According to the 2011 Census, Walane village had a total population of 313 people, including 141 males and 172 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 92.13% and female literacy at 61.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Walane

Walane 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 Walane

Walane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Walane is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Walane is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walane

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

Health Facilities in Walane

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

FAQs about Walane