Walne - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Walne is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Walane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walne is 563013. The village covers a total geographical area of 752 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Walne village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walne

According to the 2011 Census, Walne village had a total population of 431 people, including 200 males and 231 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.09%, with male literacy at 78.03% and female literacy at 54.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Walne

Walne 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 Walne

Walne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Walne is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Walne is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walne

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

Health Facilities in Walne

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

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