Varavoo - Challakere, Chitradurga

Varavoo is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. N.devarahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varavoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varavoo is 605275. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048.84 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Varavoo

As per Census 2011, Varavoo village has a total population of 2,405 people, consisting of 1,250 males and 1,155 females. The village has 451 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 295 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,297 literate and 1,108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,703 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4051,2501,155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)295164131
Scheduled Castes (SC)429224205
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,703888815
Literate Population1,297750547
Illiterate Population1,108500608

Nearby Villages of Varavoo

Varavoo 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)
KatrikenahattiWest2.87 km
BheemanakereNorth-West3.10 km
ChikkaammanahalliSouth-East3.11 km
GiriyammanahalliEast4.28 km
ThippaiahnakoteNorth4.34 km
DevarahalliNorth-West4.65 km
NeralagunteWest4.69 km
KatavvanahalliWest4.87 km
ThalakuNorth-East5.54 km
JambaiahnahalliNorth5.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varavoo

Varavoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Varavoo is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Varavoo is about 40 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 Varavoo

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

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

Health Facilities in Varavoo

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

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

FAQs about Varavoo

Where is Varavoo located?

Varavoo village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varavoo?

The Gram Panchayat of Varavoo is N.devarahally.

What is the pincode of Varavoo?

The pincode of Varavoo is 577543.

What is the population of Varavoo?

Varavoo has a total population of 2,405, including 1,250 males and 1,155 females.

How many households are there in Varavoo?

There are 451 households in Varavoo.

What is the literacy rate in Varavoo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varavoo is 53.93%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 47.36%.