Walwad - Barshi, Solapur

Walwad is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Walwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walwad is 562033. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.75 hectares and falls under the 413409 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Walwad

According to the 2011 Census, Walwad village had a total population of 604 people, including 313 males and 291 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 91.46% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Walwad

Walwad 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 Walwad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Walwad. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Walwad is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Walwad 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 Walwad

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

Health Facilities in Walwad

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

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