Varande - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Varande is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Asu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varande village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varande is 602654. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.98 hectares and falls under the 581129 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Varande

As per Census 2011, Varande village has a total population of 96 people, consisting of 51 males and 45 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 37 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Varande

Varande 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 Varande

Varande is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Londa Jn, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Varande is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Varande is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varande

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

Health Facilities in Varande

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

FAQs about Varande