Walagan

Walagan is a village located in Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Pottangi (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Sunki is the gram panchayat of Walagan village.

Walagan has its own place in the vibrant Koraput 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 Walagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walagan is 430059. The village spans a total geographical area of 76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764039. Jeypur is nearest town to Walagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

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Population of Walagan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 352 166 186
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 65 32 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 145 67 78
Literate Population 43 32 11
Illiterate Population 309 134 175

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

  • The total population of Walagan village is around 352, including approximately 166 males and 186 females, with a sex ratio of 1120 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 65 children aged 0–6 years in Walagan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Walagan village has 145 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Walagan village is about 12.22%, with male literacy at 19.28% and female literacy at 5.91%.
  • There are around 72 households in Walagan village.

Connectivity of Walagan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Walagan. As per the 2011 stats, Walagan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Walagan

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

Setrai Sikilamari Kodobalasa Yeguvavalasa Tangini Kolamalan Ondarangi Gumavalasa Sunki Alasi Laudi

Frequently Asked Questions about Walagan

Where is Walagan located?
Walagan village is situated in Pottangi Tehsil, within the Koraput district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Walagan?
The Gram Panchayat of Walagan is Sunki (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Walagan?
The pincode of Walagan is 764039, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Walagan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Walagan is 352, with 166 males and 186 females.
How many households are there in Walagan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Walagan village has a total of 72 households.
What is the literacy rate in Walagan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walagan is 12.22%. The male literacy rate is 19.28%, while the female literacy rate is 5.91%.