Varpade - Sindkhede, Dhule

Varpade is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Varpade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varpade is 526148. The village covers a total geographical area of 649.68 hectares and falls under the 425406 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Varpade

According to the 2011 Census, Varpade village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 652 males and 624 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.52%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,276652624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488167
Scheduled Castes (SC)1477077
Scheduled Tribes (ST)314164150
Literate Population897501396
Illiterate Population379151228

Nearby Villages of Varpade

Varpade 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NewadeSouth-East1.17 km
AmalatheWest1.72 km
SonewadiSouth-East2.30 km
Khankheda Pr. ThalnerNorth3.11 km
TekwadeNorth3.22 km
RudawaliEast3.23 km
VarsusSouth3.27 km
AkkalkosSouth-East3.70 km
BharvadeNorth-East3.77 km
Tembhe Bk.North-East4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varpade

Varpade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Varpade is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Varpade is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varpade

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Varpade

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Varpade

Where is Varpade located?

Varpade village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Varpade?

Varpade is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Varpade?

The pincode of Varpade is 425406.

What is the population of Varpade?

Varpade had a total population of 1,276, including 652 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Varpade?

Varpade had 267 households.

What is the literacy rate in Varpade?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varpade was 79.52%. Male literacy was 87.74% and female literacy was 71.10%.