Varangaon - Patur, Akola

Varangaon is a village situated in the Patur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Asola serves as the Village Panchayat for Varangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varangaon is 530360. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 444511 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Varangaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Varangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Varangaon village had a total population of 467 people, including 241 males and 226 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.98%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 71.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Varangaon

Varangaon 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 Varangaon

Varangaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohogad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Varangaon is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Varangaon is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varangaon

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

Health Facilities in Varangaon

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

FAQs about Varangaon