Varikal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Varikal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Hiregonnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varikal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varikal is 601410. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.83 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Varikal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varikal

According to the 2011 Census, Varikal village had a total population of 533 people, including 252 males and 281 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.21%, with male literacy at 63.13% and female literacy at 34.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Varikal

Varikal 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 Varikal

Public transport in the Varikal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Varikal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Varikal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varikal

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

Health Facilities in Varikal

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

FAQs about Varikal