Varkhunti

Varkhunti is a village located in Palghar tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Palghar (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Kamare is the gram panchayat of Varkhunti village.

Varkhunti has its own place in the vibrant Thane region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Varkhunti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Varkhunti is 552258. The village spans a total geographical area of 318.66 hectares. Palghar is nearest town to Varkhunti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

As per 2019 stats, Varkhunti village comes under Palghar assembly & parliamentary constituency.

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Population of Varkhunti

Below is a concise population overview of Varkhunti as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 792 423 369
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 59 38
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 1 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 539 279 260
Literate Population 471 288 183
Illiterate Population 321 135 186

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Varkhunti village:

  • The total population of Varkhunti village is around 792, including approximately 423 males and 369 females, with a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Varkhunti village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Varkhunti village has 5 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 539 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Varkhunti village is about 59.47%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 49.59%.
  • There are around 159 households in Varkhunti village.

Connectivity of Varkhunti

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Varkhunti. As per the 2011 stats, Varkhunti had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Varkhunti

Knowing the nearby villages of Varkhunti helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Varkhunti.

Dhansar Devkhope Nandore Shelwadi Ambadi Kamare Haranwali Wadrai Mahim Tokarale Bandate

Frequently Asked Questions about Varkhunti

Where is Varkhunti located?
Varkhunti village is situated in Palghar Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Varkhunti?
The Gram Panchayat of Varkhunti is Kamare (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Varkhunti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Varkhunti is 792, with 423 males and 369 females.
How many households are there in Varkhunti as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Varkhunti village has a total of 159 households.
What is the literacy rate in Varkhunti as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Varkhunti is 59.47%. The male literacy rate is 68.09%, while the female literacy rate is 49.59%.