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

According to the 2011 Census, Varachiwadi village had a total population of 734 people, including 354 males and 380 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.11%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 95.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Varachiwadi