Vargaon - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Vargaon is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Date serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vargaon is 568111. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.55 hectares and falls under the 416552 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Vargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Vargaon village had a total population of 831 people, including 418 males and 413 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 69.58% and female literacy at 49.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vargaon

Vargaon 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 Vargaon

Vargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belgaum, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Vargaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Vargaon is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vargaon

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

Health Facilities in Vargaon

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

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