Varachiwadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Varachiwadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Achare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varachiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varachiwadi is 566502. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.11 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Varachiwadi

As per Census 2011, Varachiwadi village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 354 males and 380 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population734354380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663432
Scheduled Castes (SC)331716
Literate Population642310332
Illiterate Population924448

Nearby Villages of Varachiwadi

Varachiwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DongrewadiNorth-West1.14 km
ParwadiNorth-West1.76 km
SadewadiSouth-East2.05 km
KumbharwadiEast2.06 km
HirlewadiSouth-West2.21 km
GaudwadiSouth-West2.45 km
PalkarwadiSouth-East2.55 km
ChindarNorth-East3.03 km
BhagawantgadSouth3.11 km
GavathanwadiEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varachiwadi

Varachiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Varachiwadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Varachiwadi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varachiwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Varachiwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Varachiwadi

Where is Varachiwadi located?

Varachiwadi village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varachiwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Varachiwadi is Achare.

What is the pincode of Varachiwadi?

The pincode of Varachiwadi is 416614.

What is the population of Varachiwadi?

Varachiwadi has a total population of 734, including 354 males and 380 females.

How many households are there in Varachiwadi?

There are 179 households in Varachiwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Varachiwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varachiwadi is 87.47%. Male literacy is 87.57% and female literacy is 87.37%.