Varlakonda - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Varlakonda is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Varlakonda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varlakonda is 623779. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.55 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Varlakonda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagepalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varlakonda

As per Census 2011, Varlakonda village has a total population of 2,456 people, consisting of 1,264 males and 1,192 females. The village has 534 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,444 literate and 1,012 illiterate residents. Additionally, 721 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 257 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Varlakonda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Varlakonda

Varlakonda 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 Varlakonda

Public transport in the Varlakonda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chik Ballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Varlakonda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Varlakonda is about 30 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 Varlakonda

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

Health Facilities in Varlakonda

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

FAQs about Varlakonda