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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Varangaon village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 241 males and 226 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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