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

According to the 2011 Census, Varne village had a total population of 584 people, including 294 males and 290 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 66.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

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:

FAQs about Varne