Varaskol - Shahapur, Thane

Varaskol is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Varskaol serves as the Village Panchayat for Varaskol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varaskol is 552745. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Varaskol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varaskol

According to the 2011 Census, Varaskol village had a total population of 521 people, including 259 males and 262 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.97%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 50.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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

Nearby Villages of Varaskol

Varaskol 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 Varaskol

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Varaskol. The nearest railway station is Khardi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Varaskol is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Varaskol is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varaskol

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

Health Facilities in Varaskol

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

FAQs about Varaskol