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

As per Census 2011, Vargaon village has a total population of 831 people, consisting of 418 males and 413 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 387 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population831418413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884048
Literate Population444263181
Illiterate Population387155232

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudewadiSouth-East1.44 km
DateSouth1.86 km
AsagoliNorth2.20 km
KervadeNorth-West2.28 km
JattewadiSouth-East2.45 km
PorewadiNorth2.54 km
BelebhatSouth-West3.17 km
KorajSouth-West3.18 km
MugaliNorth-East3.26 km
BagilageSouth-East3.43 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Vargaon

Where is Vargaon located?

Vargaon village is located in Chandgad Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Vargaon is Date.

What is the pincode of Vargaon?

The pincode of Vargaon is 416552.

What is the population of Vargaon?

Vargaon has a total population of 831, including 418 males and 413 females.

How many households are there in Vargaon?

There are 171 households in Vargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Vargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vargaon is 53.43%. Male literacy is 62.92% and female literacy is 43.83%.