Varande - Alibag, Raigad

Varande is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Alibag and around 18 km from Alibag. Varande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varande is 554175. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.36 hectares and falls under the 402204 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Varande

According to the 2011 Census, Varande village had a total population of 447 people, including 232 males and 215 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.37%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 74.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Varande

Varande 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 Varande

Varande is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Varande is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Varande is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varande

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

Health Facilities in Varande

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

FAQs about Varande