Walawal

Walawal is a village located in Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kudal (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Oras Bk.. As per 2009 stats, Walawal village is also a gram panchayat.

Walawal has its own place in the vibrant Sindhudurg 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 Walawal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walawal is 566818. The village spans a total geographical area of 121.24 hectares. Sawantwadi is nearest town to Walawal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Walawal

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 725 349 376
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 47 21 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) 129 61 68
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 5 3 2
Literate Population 595 307 288
Illiterate Population 130 42 88

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

  • The total population of Walawal village is around 725, including approximately 349 males and 376 females, with a sex ratio of 1077 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 47 children aged 0–6 years in Walawal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Walawal village has 129 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Walawal village is about 82.07%, with male literacy at 87.97% and female literacy at 76.60%.
  • There are around 190 households in Walawal village.

Connectivity of Walawal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walawal. As per the 2011 stats, Walawal 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Walawal

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

Naikwadi Kavilgaon Talegaon Kutgaon Nerur Tarf Haveli Chendawan Kavathi Gandhigram Naiknagar Mudyacha Kond Gaondhad

Frequently Asked Questions about Walawal

Where is Walawal located?
Walawal village is situated in Kudal Tehsil, within the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Walawal?
Walawal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Walawal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Walawal is 725, with 349 males and 376 females.
How many households are there in Walawal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Walawal village has a total of 190 households.
What is the literacy rate in Walawal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walawal is 82.07%. The male literacy rate is 87.97%, while the female literacy rate is 76.60%.