Walwan

Walwan is a village located in Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Atpadi (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Walwan village is also a gram panchayat.

Walwan has its own place in the vibrant Sangli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Walwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walwan is 568610. The village spans a total geographical area of 1388.72 hectares. Vita is nearest town to Walwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Walwan 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 Khanapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Walwan

Below is a concise population overview of Walwan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,807 833 974
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 151 68 83
Scheduled Castes (SC) 258 117 141
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 8 5 3
Literate Population 1,135 609 526
Illiterate Population 672 224 448

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Walwan village:

  • The total population of Walwan village is around 1,807, including approximately 833 males and 974 females, with a sex ratio of 1169 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 151 children aged 0–6 years in Walwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Walwan village has 258 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 8 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Walwan village is about 62.81%, with male literacy at 73.11% and female literacy at 54.00%.
  • There are around 409 households in Walwan village.

Connectivity of Walwan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Walwan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Walwan

Where is Walwan located?
Walwan village is situated in Atpadi Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Walwan?
Walwan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Walwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Walwan is 1,807, with 833 males and 974 females.
How many households are there in Walwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Walwan village has a total of 409 households.
What is the literacy rate in Walwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walwan is 62.81%. The male literacy rate is 73.11%, while the female literacy rate is 54.00%.