Varachi Shiravali - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Varachi Shiravali is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shiravli serves as the Village Panchayat for Varachi Shiravali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varachi Shiravali is 565986. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Varachi Shiravali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varachi Shiravali

According to the 2011 Census, Varachi Shiravali village had a total population of 751 people, including 315 males and 436 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,384 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Varachi Shiravali

Varachi Shiravali 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 Varachi Shiravali

Varachi Shiravali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Varachi Shiravali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Varachi Shiravali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varachi Shiravali

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

Health Facilities in Varachi Shiravali

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

FAQs about Varachi Shiravali