Varavani - Manchenahalli, Chikkaballapura

Varavani is a village situated in the Manchenahalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gauribidanur and around 19 km from Chikkaballapur. Gowdagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varavani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varavani is 623414. The village covers a total geographical area of 847.03 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Varavani

As per Census 2011, Varavani village has a total population of 2,624 people, consisting of 1,281 males and 1,343 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,668 literate and 956 illiterate residents. Additionally, 597 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 529 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6241,2811,343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)273133140
Scheduled Castes (SC)597306291
Scheduled Tribes (ST)529251278
Literate Population1,668908760
Illiterate Population956373583

Nearby Villages of Varavani

Varavani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinnagenahalliSouth-West1.85 km
GowdagereSouth-East2.24 km
ArkundaNorth-West2.29 km
GidaganahalliNorth-East2.34 km
BudivanthanahalliNorth-East2.70 km
KadiridevarahalliWest2.93 km
PuraNorth3.23 km
AddekoppaSouth-East3.41 km
UchalagollahalliNorth-West3.55 km
CheelenahalliSouth-West3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varavani

Varavani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Varavani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Varavani is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varavani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Varavani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Varavani

Where is Varavani located?

Varavani village is located in Manchenahalli Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varavani?

The Gram Panchayat of Varavani is Gowdagere.

What is the pincode of Varavani?

The pincode of Varavani is 561206.

What is the population of Varavani?

Varavani has a total population of 2,624, including 1,281 males and 1,343 females.

How many households are there in Varavani?

There are 636 households in Varavani.

What is the literacy rate in Varavani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varavani is 63.57%. Male literacy is 70.88% and female literacy is 56.59%.