Walve

Walve is a village located in Palghar tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Palghar (tehsildar office) and 140km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Mahagaon is the gram panchayat of Walve village.

Walve has its own place in the vibrant Thane 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 Walve

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walve is 552236. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.61 hectares. Palghar is nearest town to Walve village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Walve 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 Boisar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Walve

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,296 666 630
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 211 121 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 3 2 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,099 555 544
Literate Population 744 447 297
Illiterate Population 552 219 333

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

  • The total population of Walve village is around 1,296, including approximately 666 males and 630 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 211 children aged 0–6 years in Walve village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Walve village has 3 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,099 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Walve village is about 57.41%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 47.14%.
  • There are around 292 households in Walve village.

Connectivity of Walve

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walve. As per the 2011 stats, Walve 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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Walve

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Walve

Where is Walve located?
Walve village is situated in Palghar Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Walve?
The Gram Panchayat of Walve is Mahagaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Walve as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Walve is 1,296, with 666 males and 630 females.
How many households are there in Walve as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Walve village has a total of 292 households.
What is the literacy rate in Walve as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walve is 57.41%. The male literacy rate is 67.12%, while the female literacy rate is 47.14%.