Varakha - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Varakha is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Varaka serves as the Grama Panchayat for Varakha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varakha is 580471. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 532292 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Varakha

According to the 2011 Census, Varakha village had a total population of 2,266 people, including 1,097 males and 1,169 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 80.85% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Varakha

Varakha 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 Varakha

Varakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Varakha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Varakha is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varakha

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

Health Facilities in Varakha

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

FAQs about Varakha