Where is Varkhunti village located?
Varkhunti is in Palghar Taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra, India.
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Varkhunti Village
Varkhunti is an inhabited village in Palghar Taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 552258, the Census 2011 record lists 792 people in 159 households and the reported area is 318.66 hectares. The local references include Palghar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palghar at about 3 km.
Varkhunti is a village in Palghar Taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 552258 and 792 people in 159 households.
Village Code552258
Population792
Households159
Area318.66 hectares
Nearest TownPalghar
Detailed village profile
Varkhunti at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 792 people, 318.66 hectares of reported area and Palghar as the nearest town reference for Varkhunti, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Varkhunti falls under Palghar Taluka in Thane district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 552258.
- The record lists 792 people living in 159 households.
- The reported village area is 318.66 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Palghar.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Varkhunti
- Census Village Code
- 552258
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Thane
- District Census Code
- 517
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Palghar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04163
- CD Block
- Palghar
- Households
- 159
- Population
- 792
- Male Population
- 423
- Female Population
- 369
- Sex Ratio
- 872.34
- Area
- 318.66 hectares
- Area
- 3.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Palghar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 3 km
- 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 Density
248.54 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.98 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.63%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
68.06%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
81.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Varkhunti in the official administrative record. Census village code 552258 and Palghar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 517
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04163
- Village Census Code
- 552258
- CD Block Code
- 0214
- CD Block Name
- Palghar
Location and Distance
Palghar is the nearest town listed for Varkhunti, about 3 km away. Thane is listed as the district headquarters at about 107 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Palghar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Thane
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 107 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Palghar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 3 km
- Nearest Town
- Palghar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 3 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 318.66 hectares
- Area
- 3.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 792 people in 159 households, with 423 male residents and 369 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 0.63% and ST share is 68.06% for Varkhunti. Population density works out to about 248.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 159
- Total Population
- 792
- Male Population
- 423
- Female Population
- 369
- Sex Ratio
- 872.34
- Average Household Size
- 4.98
- SC Population
- 5
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Female Population
- 4
- SC Population Share
- 0.63
- ST Population
- 539
- ST Male Population
- 279
- ST Female Population
- 260
- ST Population Share
- 68.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Varkhunti list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Varkhunti include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Varkhunti 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
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- 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 Varkhunti include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Varkhunti is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Varkhunti show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 82.69 hectares and irrigated land is 67.69 hectares (81.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Grass
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 157.06 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.59
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 13.71 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 7.11 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 20.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 82.69
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 67.69
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapFrequently Asked Questions
Which district is Varkhunti village in?
Varkhunti village is in Thane district.
Which state is Varkhunti village in?
Varkhunti village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Varkhunti under?
Varkhunti comes under Palghar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Varkhunti?
The Census village code of Varkhunti is 552258.
What is the population of Varkhunti village?
The village record lists 792 people and 159 households for Varkhunti.
How many households are in Varkhunti village?
The village record lists 159 households for Varkhunti.
What is the male and female population of Varkhunti?
The record lists 423 male residents and 369 female residents for Varkhunti.
What is the sex ratio of Varkhunti village?
The sex ratio of Varkhunti is 872.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Varkhunti village?
The reported geographical area of Varkhunti is 318.66 hectares.
What is the population density of Varkhunti village?
The approximate population density of Varkhunti is 248.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Varkhunti?
The nearest town listed for Varkhunti is Palghar, about 3 km away.
How far is Varkhunti from the district headquarters?
Varkhunti is about 107 km from Thane, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Varkhunti from the sub-district headquarters?
Varkhunti is about 3 km from Palghar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Varkhunti?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Varkhunti.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Varkhunti?
For Varkhunti, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Grass, net sown area is 82.69 hectares and irrigated land is 67.69 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Varkhunti.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Varkhunti.