Varsani village, Lakhtar taluka | Pincode 363427

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

yuvrajsinh zala

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LGD code: 512201
Pincode: 363427
Post office: Shiyani
Population: 1,151
Households: 206
Literacy rate: 57.3%
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 416

Census 2011 · in context

How Varsani compares

By population, Varsani ranks #30 of 43 villages in Lakhtar mandal.

Literacy rate

57.3%

−3.1% vs mandal average

Varsani57.3%

Lakhtar mandal60.4%

Surendranagar district62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,005

+63 vs mandal average

Varsani1,005

Lakhtar mandal942

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Varsani5.6

Lakhtar mandal5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Varsani at a glance

Varsani is a village of 1,151 people in 206 households (Census 2011) in Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, the 30th-largest of 43 villages in Lakhtar taluka. Literacy is 57%, 3 points below the taluka average of 60% and the sex ratio is 1,005 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 363427, served by Shiyani post office; the LGD village code is 512201. The sarpanch is yuvrajsinh zala, and the village votes in Dhandhuka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi. The population is estimated at 1,357 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Varsani

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: WADHWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): VARSANI
Total area (ha): 1,692.51
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 151.76

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Varsani

LGD code: 512201
Pincode: 363427
Post office: Shiyani
Population (Census 2011): 1,151
Population (projected 2026): 1,357
Households: 206
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1005
Literacy rate: 57.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhandhuka
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: yuvrajsinh zala
Block / Mandal: Lakhtar
Nearest railway station: Tagdi (10.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surendranagar district level

Then & Now

Varsani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,151

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,357

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

206

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

243

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,151Census 2011
Households: 206Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3572026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2432026 projection
Active job cards: 41,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,184MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 992NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 68.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 55.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surendranagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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People often ask about Varsani

What is the pincode of Varsani?

The pincode of Varsani, Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363427. The post office is Shiyani.

Which post office delivers to Varsani?

Mail for Varsani is delivered through Shiyani post office, pincode 363427, in Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Varsani located?

Varsani is a village in Lakhtar taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Varsani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Varsani village has a population of 1,151 across 206 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Varsani?

The current sarpanch of Varsani gram panchayat is yuvrajsinh zala.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Varsani in?

Varsani falls under the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Varsani in?

Varsani falls under the Dhandhuka assembly constituency (AC #59) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Varsani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Varsani village is 57.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Varsani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Varsani village is 1005 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Varsani?

The nearest railway station to Varsani is Tagdi (~10.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Varsani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Varsani, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Varsani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Varsani village is 512201.

How big is Varsani compared to other villages in Lakhtar taluka?

Varsani ranks 30 of 43 villages in Lakhtar taluka by Census 2011 population (1,151 residents).

Who is the MLA of Varsani?

Varsani falls under Dhandhuka assembly constituency (AC 59). The sitting MLA is Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Varsani?

Varsani is in Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandubhai Shihora (BJP).

What is the population of Varsani in 2026?

Varsani is estimated at 1,357 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,151 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Varsani in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Varsani in Surendranagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Varsani?

yuvrajsinh zala is the sarpanch of Varsani gram panchayat, Lakhtar taluka. See the sarpanch list of Lakhtar taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)