Varkur - Kodumur, Kurnool

Varkur is a village situated in the Kodumur mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodumur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Varkur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varkur is 594040. The village covers a total geographical area of 1549 hectares and falls under the 518464 pincode. Yemmiganur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Varkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Varkur

According to the 2011 Census, Varkur village had a total population of 5,378 people, including 2,675 males and 2,703 females, living in 1,122 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.37%, with male literacy at 60.69% and female literacy at 36.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Varkur

Varkur 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 Varkur

Varkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulindakonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yemmiganur to Varkur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Varkur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varkur

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

Health Facilities in Varkur

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

FAQs about Varkur