Waluj

Waluj is a village located in Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Vita (tehsildar office) and 63km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Valuj is the gram panchayat of Waluj village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Waluj is 568520. The village spans a total geographical area of 860.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415309. Vita is nearest town to Waluj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Waluj 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 Waluj

Population of Waluj

According to the 2011 Census, Waluj has a total population of about 1,426, with approximately 678 males and 748 females. The sex ratio is around 1103 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.07%, with male literacy at about 74.19% and female literacy near 64.44%. There are around 363 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Waluj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Waluj

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

Nearby Villages of Waluj

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Waluj