Varkhedi Bk - Akrani, Nandurbar

Varkhedi Bk is a village situated in the Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 116 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhadgaon and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Varkhedi B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varkhedi Bk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varkhedi Bk is 525219. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.59 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Varkhedi Bk

According to the 2011 Census, Varkhedi Bk village had a total population of 1,283 people, including 657 males and 626 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.54%, with male literacy at 71.51% and female literacy at 49.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,269.

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

Nearby Villages of Varkhedi Bk

Varkhedi Bk 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 Varkhedi Bk

Varkhedi Bk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Varkhedi Bk is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Varkhedi Bk is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varkhedi Bk

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

Health Facilities in Varkhedi Bk

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

FAQs about Varkhedi Bk