Walkhad

Walkhad is a village located in Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Vita (tehsildar office) and 59km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Valkhad is the gram panchayat of Walkhad village.

Here you can discover what makes Walkhad unique in its vibrant Khanapur-Sangli region. You’ll see Walkhad’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 Walkhad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walkhad is 568500. The village spans a total geographical area of 526 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415310. Vita is nearest town to Walkhad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Walkhad 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.

Google Map of Walkhad

Population of Walkhad

According to the 2011 Census, Walkhad has a total population of about 971, with approximately 448 males and 523 females. The sex ratio is around 1167 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 130 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 70.13%, with male literacy at about 81.25% and female literacy near 60.61%. There are around 215 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Walkhad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Walkhad

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

Nearby Villages of Walkhad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Walkhad