Walinagar - Ralegaon, Yavatmal

Walinagar is a village situated in the Ralegaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ralegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Watkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Walinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walinagar is 543579. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.22 hectares and falls under the 445402 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Walinagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walinagar

As per Census 2011, Walinagar village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 207 males and 199 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Walinagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population406207199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Castes (SC)994950
Scheduled Tribes (ST)764234
Literate Population313174139
Illiterate Population933360

Nearby Villages of Walinagar

Walinagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WadjaiEast1.40 km
BaradgaonNorth-East1.87 km
SonurliWest2.33 km
WatkhedNorth-West2.50 km
GopalnagarSouth-West2.76 km
ShrirampurSouth2.77 km
HudakiNorth-East3.33 km
RatnapurSouth-East3.52 km
EkalaraSouth-West3.74 km
GujariNorth-East4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Walinagar

Public transport in the Walinagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Walinagar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Walinagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Walinagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Walinagar

Where is Walinagar located?

Walinagar village is located in Ralegaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Walinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Walinagar is Watkhed.

What is the pincode of Walinagar?

The pincode of Walinagar is 445402.

What is the population of Walinagar?

Walinagar has a total population of 406, including 207 males and 199 females.

How many households are there in Walinagar?

There are 101 households in Walinagar.

What is the literacy rate in Walinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walinagar is 77.09%. Male literacy is 84.06% and female literacy is 69.85%.