Varzi Kalan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Varzi Kalan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Barji Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varzi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varzi Kalan is 201169. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.66 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Mugrabad Sahpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Varzi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Varzi Kalan

As per Census 2011, Varzi Kalan village has a total population of 1,044 people, consisting of 504 males and 540 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 765 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Varzi Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,044504540
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1116843
Scheduled Castes (SC)19089101
Literate Population765407358
Illiterate Population27997182

Nearby Villages of Varzi Kalan

Varzi Kalan 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)
FirozpurWest0.84 km
UmarpurEast0.98 km
KanchanpurNorth-East1.42 km
AjohNorth1.44 km
BiloieSouth-West1.79 km
MadhupurSouth1.91 km
BaharpurNorth-East1.98 km
Rampur HargirSouth-East2.08 km
ChhangapurNorth-East2.17 km
Meerapur Ta MadhupurSouth2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varzi Kalan

Varzi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badshahpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mugrabad Sahpur to Varzi Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Varzi Kalan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Varzi Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Varzi Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Varzi Kalan

Where is Varzi Kalan located?

Varzi Kalan village is located in Machhlishahr Tehsil, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varzi Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Varzi Kalan is Barji Kala.

What is the pincode of Varzi Kalan?

The pincode of Varzi Kalan is 222143.

What is the population of Varzi Kalan?

Varzi Kalan has a total population of 1,044, including 504 males and 540 females.

How many households are there in Varzi Kalan?

There are 145 households in Varzi Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Varzi Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varzi Kalan is 73.28%. Male literacy is 80.75% and female literacy is 66.30%.