Varkate

Varkate is a village located in Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Narasimharajapura (tehsildar office) and 96km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Honnekudige Hanthuvine is the gram panchayat of Varkate village.

Here you can discover what makes Varkate unique in its vibrant Narasimharajapura-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Varkate’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Varkate

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Varkate is 609072. The village spans a total geographical area of 1003.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577134. Narasimharajapura is nearest town to Varkate village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Varkate village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Varkate

Population of Varkate

According to the 2011 Census, Varkate has a total population of about 765, with approximately 370 males and 395 females. The sex ratio is around 1067 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.73%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 73.67%. There are around 207 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Varkate's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Varkate

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Varkate. As per the 2011 stats, Varkate had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Varkate

Knowing the nearby villages of Varkate helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Varkate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Varkate