Walwad

Walwad is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Mur is the gram panchayat of Walwad village.

Here you can discover what makes Walwad unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Walwad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Walwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walwad is 566223. The village spans a total geographical area of 970 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416704. Rajapur is nearest town to Walwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Walwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Walwad

Population of Walwad

According to the 2011 Census, Walwad has a total population of about 509, with approximately 217 males and 292 females. The sex ratio is around 1345 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.74%, with male literacy at about 81.11% and female literacy near 61.30%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Walwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Walwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walwad. As per the 2011 stats, Walwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Walwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Walwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Walwad.

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