Walekhindi
Walekhindi is a village located in Jat tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Jat (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Walekhindi village is also a gram panchayat.
Walekhindi 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 Walekhindi
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walekhindi is 568846. The village spans a total geographical area of 2568 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416404. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is nearest town to Walekhindi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 103km away.
When it comes to local governance, Walekhindi 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 Jat 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.
Google Map of Walekhindi
Population of Walekhindi
Below is a concise population overview of Walekhindi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 4,642 | 2,322 | 2,320 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 571 | 290 | 281 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 631 | 310 | 321 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Literate Population | 2,930 | 1,584 | 1,346 |
Illiterate Population | 1,712 | 738 | 974 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Walekhindi village:
- The total population of Walekhindi village is around 4,642, including approximately 2,322 males and 2,320 females, with a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 571 children aged 0–6 years in Walekhindi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Walekhindi village has 631 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Walekhindi village is about 63.12%, with male literacy at 68.22% and female literacy at 58.02%.
- There are around 985 households in Walekhindi village.
Connectivity of Walekhindi
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walekhindi. As per the 2011 stats, Walekhindi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Walekhindi
Knowing the nearby villages of Walekhindi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Walekhindi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walekhindi
- Where is Walekhindi located?
- Walekhindi village is situated in Jat Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Walekhindi?
- Walekhindi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Walekhindi?
- The pincode of Walekhindi is 416404, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Walekhindi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Walekhindi is 4,642, with 2,322 males and 2,320 females.
- How many households are there in Walekhindi as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Walekhindi village has a total of 985 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Walekhindi as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walekhindi is 63.12%. The male literacy rate is 68.22%, while the female literacy rate is 58.02%.