Walwad - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Walwad is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Mur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walwad is 566223. The village covers a total geographical area of 970 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Walwad

According to the 2011 Census, Walwad village had a total population of 509 people, including 217 males and 292 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,346 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.02%, with male literacy at 91.19% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Walwad

Walwad 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 Walwad

Public transport in the Walwad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Walwad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Walwad is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walwad

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

Health Facilities in Walwad

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

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