Varoshi - Jaoli, Satara

Varoshi is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Varoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varoshi is 563970. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.32 hectares and falls under the 415012 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Varoshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Varoshi

As per Census 2011, Varoshi village has a total population of 776 people, consisting of 386 males and 390 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 250 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Varoshi

Varoshi 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 Varoshi

Varoshi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Varoshi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Varoshi is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varoshi

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

Health Facilities in Varoshi

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

FAQs about Varoshi