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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Varavoo village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,250 males and 1,155 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.47%, with male literacy at 69.06% and female literacy at 53.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,703.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Varavoo