Waltur - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Waltur is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Siot Gh serves as the Village Panchayat for Waltur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waltur is 543025. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.69 hectares and falls under the 445206 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Waltur

According to the 2011 Census, Waltur village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 690 males and 647 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 67.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Waltur

Waltur 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 Waltur

Waltur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Waltur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Waltur is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waltur

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

Health Facilities in Waltur

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

FAQs about Waltur