Varkana - Rani, Pali

Varkana is a village situated in the Rani tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Desuri and around 65 km from Pali. Varkana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varkana is 091155. The village covers a total geographical area of 1009.49 hectares and falls under the 306601 pincode. Rani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Varkana

According to the 2011 Census, Varkana village had a total population of 2,152 people, including 1,119 males and 1,033 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Varkana

Varkana 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 Varkana

Varkana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rani, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rani to Varkana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Varkana is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varkana

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

Health Facilities in Varkana

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

FAQs about Varkana