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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Waltur village has a total population of 1,337 people, consisting of 690 males and 647 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 884 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 356 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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