Walwande Village Overview
Walwande is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 14 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 98 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Valwanda is the Gram Panchayat for Walwande village.
The sections below provide essential information about Walwande village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Walwande is 551935. The village covers a geographical area of 788.97 hectares and has a pincode of 401603. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Walwande
Population & Demographics of Walwande
This section provides population and demographic details of Walwande village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,011 | 989 | 1,022 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 334 | 176 | 158 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,966 | 959 | 1,007 |
| Literate Population | 894 | 525 | 369 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,117 | 464 | 653 |
Key population details of Walwande village are given below:
- Walwande village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,011, including approximately 989 males and 1,022 females, with a sex ratio of 1033 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,966 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Walwande village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 44.46%.
- There are around 400 households in Walwande village.
Transport & Connectivity of Walwande
Transport facilities help residents of Walwande village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Walwande
The following villages are located close to Walwande and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walwande
- Where is Walwande located?
- Walwande village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Walwande?
- The Gram Panchayat of Walwande is Valwanda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Walwande?
- The pincode of Walwande is 401603.
- What is the population of Walwande?
- Walwande has a total population of 2,011, including 989 males and 1,022 females.
- How many households are there in Walwande?
- There are 400 households in Walwande.
- What is the literacy rate in Walwande?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walwande is 44.46%. Male literacy is 53.08% and female literacy is 36.11%.