Varchagal - Mudhol, Bagalkote

Varchagal is a village situated in the Mudhol taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Mudhol and around 41 km from Bagalkot. Laxanatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varchagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varchagal is 598618. The village covers a total geographical area of 925.3 hectares and falls under the 587122 pincode. Mudhol is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Varchagal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mudhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varchagal

According to the 2011 Census, Varchagal village had a total population of 1,644 people, including 816 males and 828 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.68%, with male literacy at 80.59% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Varchagal

Varchagal 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 Varchagal

Varchagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudhol to Varchagal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Varchagal is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varchagal

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

Health Facilities in Varchagal

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

FAQs about Varchagal