Varvand - Daund, Pune

Varvand is a village situated in the Daund tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daund and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kadethan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varvand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varvand is 556390. The village covers a total geographical area of 4350 hectares and falls under the 412215 pincode. Daund is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Varvand

As per Census 2011, Varvand village has a total population of 12,690 people, consisting of 6,569 males and 6,121 females. The village has 2,639 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,791 literate and 3,899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,727 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,6906,5696,121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,499831668
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,727878849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)263139124
Literate Population8,7914,8883,903
Illiterate Population3,8991,6812,218

Nearby Villages of Varvand

Varvand 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)
BoripardhiWest3.08 km
DapodiNorth4.00 km
Deshmukh MalaNorth-West5.74 km
HatwalanNorth-East6.08 km
KhopodiNorth-West6.09 km
PatasSouth-East6.47 km
KedgaonWest6.71 km
Deulgaon GadaSouth-West6.91 km
Ganesh RoadNorth7.32 km
Amoni MalNorth7.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varvand

Varvand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadethan, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daund to Varvand is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Varvand is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varvand

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Varvand

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Varvand

Where is Varvand located?

Varvand village is located in Daund Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varvand?

The Gram Panchayat of Varvand is Kadethan.

What is the pincode of Varvand?

The pincode of Varvand is 412215.

What is the population of Varvand?

Varvand has a total population of 12,690, including 6,569 males and 6,121 females.

How many households are there in Varvand?

There are 2,639 households in Varvand.

What is the literacy rate in Varvand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varvand is 69.28%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 63.76%.