Varne - Karjat, Raigad

Varne is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Karjat and around 62 km from Alibag. Palasdari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varne is 553673. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.03 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Varne

As per Census 2011, Varne village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 294 males and 290 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Varne

Varne 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 Varne

Varne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasdari, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Varne is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Varne is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varne

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

Health Facilities in Varne

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

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