Vara is an inhabited village in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 507487, the Census 2011 record lists 2,405 people in 406 households and the reported area is 962.31 hectares. The local references include Vara Gram Panchayat, Tharad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tharad at about 35 km.
In short:
Vara is a village in Tharad Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 507487 and 2,405 people in 406 households.
Village Code507487
Population2,405
Households406
Area962.31 hectares
Nearest TownTharad
Detailed village profile
Vara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,405 people, 962.31 hectares of reported area and Tharad as the nearest town reference for Vara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Vara falls under Tharad Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
The Census village code is 507487.
The record lists 2,405 people living in 406 households.
The reported village area is 962.31 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Tharad.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Vara
Census Village Code
507487
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Banas Kantha
District Census Code
469
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tharad
Sub-district Census Code
03733
CD Block
Tharad
Gram Panchayat
Vara
Households
406
Population
2,405
Male Population
1,245
Female Population
1,160
Sex Ratio
931.73
Area
962.31 hectares
Area
9.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Tharad
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
385565
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density249.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.92 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.48%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share34.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Vara in the official administrative record. Census village code 507487, Vara Gram Panchayat and Tharad CD Block.
State Census Code
24
District Census Code
469
Sub-district Census Code
03733
Village Census Code
507487
CD Block Code
0012
Gram Panchayat Code
8
CD Block Name
Tharad
Gram Panchayat Name
Vara
Location and Distance
Tharad is the nearest town listed for Vara, about 35 km away. Palanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Tharad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Palanpur
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tharad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Tharad
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
962.31 hectares
Area
9.62 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,405 people in 406 households, with 1,245 male residents and 1,160 female residents. The average household size is 5.92, and SC share is 28.48% and ST share is 0% for Vara. Population density works out to about 249.92 people per sq km.
Total Households
406
Total Population
2,405
Male Population
1,245
Female Population
1,160
Sex Ratio
931.73
Average Household Size
5.92
SC Population
685
SC Male Population
358
SC Female Population
327
SC Population Share
28.48
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Vara list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Vara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Vara.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
300 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Vara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Vara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Vara is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Vara show that reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Sorghum and Rapeseed, net sown area is 875 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares (34.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sorghum
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rapeseed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.84
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.87 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
72.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
875.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
575 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
300.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
3
75%
Bank of Baroda
1
25%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vara village located?
Vara is in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India.
Which district is Vara village in?
Vara village is in Banas Kantha district.
Which state is Vara village in?
Vara village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Vara under?
Vara comes under Tharad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Vara?
The Census village code of Vara is 507487.
Which Gram Panchayat is Vara under?
Vara is listed under VARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharad.
What is the population of Vara village?
The village record lists 2,405 people and 406 households for Vara.
How many households are in Vara village?
The village record lists 406 households for Vara.
What is the male and female population of Vara?
The record lists 1,245 male residents and 1,160 female residents for Vara.
What is the sex ratio of Vara village?
The sex ratio of Vara is 931.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Vara village?
The reported geographical area of Vara is 962.31 hectares.
What is the population density of Vara village?
The approximate population density of Vara is 249.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Vara?
The nearest town listed for Vara is Tharad, about 35 km away.
How far is Vara from the district headquarters?
Vara is about 125 km from Palanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Vara from the sub-district headquarters?
Vara is about 35 km from Tharad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Vara?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Vara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Vara?
For Vara, reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Sorghum and Rapeseed, net sown area is 875 hectares and irrigated land is 300 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Vara?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Vara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.