Varanage - Karvir, Kolhapur

Varanage is a village situated in the Karvir tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Kolhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Varanage village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varanage is 567396. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 416229 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Varanage village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karvir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varanage

As per Census 2011, Varanage village has a total population of 3,994 people, consisting of 2,098 males and 1,896 females. The village has 809 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 399 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,003 literate and 991 illiterate residents. Additionally, 747 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Varanage

Varanage 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 Varanage

Varanage is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Varanage is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varanage

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

Health Facilities in Varanage

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

FAQs about Varanage