Walkhad Population, Caste, Working Data Sangli, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Walkhad is a village situated in Khanapur taluka of Sangli district in Maharashtra. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 215 families residing in the village Walkhad. The total population of Walkhad is 971 out of which 448 are males and 523 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Walkhad is 1,167.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Walkhad village is 91 which is 9% of the total population. There are 33 male children and 58 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Walkhad is 1,758 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,167) of Walkhad village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Walkhad is 77.4%. Thus Walkhad village has a higher literacy rate compared to 72.6% of Sangli district. The male literacy rate is 87.71% and the female literacy rate is 68.17% in Walkhad village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Walkhad village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Walkhad Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Walkhad village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 91 | 33 | 58 |
| Literacy | 77.39% | 87.71% | 68.17% |
| Scheduled Caste | 130 | 59 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 290 | 84 | 206 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Walkhad village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Walkhad village out of total population, 470 were engaged in work activities. 99.6% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 0.4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 470 workers engaged in Main Work, 266 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 179 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 468 | 269 | 199 |
| Cultivators | 266 | 173 | 93 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 179 | 78 | 101 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Marginal Workers | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Non Working | 501 | 178 | 323 |
Map of Walkhad, Sangli, Maharashtra
Nearby Villages to Walkhad, Khanapur
Below are the list of villages near Walkhad village in Khanapur.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Mahuli | 3,613 |
| Chikhalhol | 2,071 |
| Nagewadi | 3,957 |
| Himgangade | 1,697 |
| Ghanwad | 2,591 |
| Gardi | 3,573 |
| Karve | 2,636 |
| Kurli | 1,616 |
| Ghadgewadi | 489 |
| Pare | 3,329 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Walkhad, Sangli, Maharashtra - Wikipedia