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Varavoo

Challakere taluka
Pincode 577543
Area 1,049 ha
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Varavoo is a revenue village in Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It had a population of 2,405 in 451 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

2,405 souls. 451 homes.

Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.

2,405
Population
451
Households
61.5%
Literacy
924
Sex ratio
1,049 ha
Total area
1,147
Workforce
LGD 605275Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹25,000Hiriyur APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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  • Copra₹30,000Hosadurga APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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Varavoo is a village in Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. At the 2011 Census it had 2,405 people in 451 households, with a literacy rate of 61.5%. It is administered by the N.Devarahally gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 577543.

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LGD village code605275
Census 2011 code605275
Gram panchayatN.Devarahally · LGD 272693
Pincode577543
TalukaChallakere · LGD 5504
DistrictChitradurga
Male / Female1,250 / 1,155 · Census 2011
Area1,049 ha · Census 2011
Coordinates14.4117° N, 76.6416° E
Lok SabhaChitradurga · Govind Makthappa Karjol (BJP)
AssemblyMolakalmuru · N.Y.Gopalakrishna (INC)
Development block
Challakere Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Self-help groups
1 self-help group with 9 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Height
about 570 m above sea level At Varavoo's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.

Gram panchayat

Varavoo is in the N.Devarahally gram panchayat.

Other villages in N.Devarahally

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Varavoo compares

By population, Varavoo ranks #30 of 182 inhabited villages in Challakere taluka.

Literacy rate%
61.5%
−5.4% vs Challakere taluka average
Varavoo
61.5%
Challakere taluka
66.9%
Chitradurga district
70.7%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
924
−38 vs Challakere taluka average
Varavoo
924
Challakere taluka
962
Chitradurga district
969
Household sizepeople per home
5.3
+0.5 vs Challakere taluka average
Varavoo
5.3
Challakere taluka
4.8
Chitradurga district
4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Varavoo had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 4 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Varavoo at a glance

Varavoo is a village of 2,405 people in 451 households (Census 2011) in Challakere taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 30th of 182 inhabited villages in Challakere taluka by population. Literacy is 61.5%, 5.4 points below the taluka figure of 66.9%, and the sex ratio is 924 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 577543; the LGD village code is 605275. The population is estimated at about 2,710 in 2026 (+12.9% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Varavoo

LGD village code605275
Pincode577543
Population (Census 2011)2,405
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 2,710 · +12.9% · estimate, not a census count
Households451
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 510 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy61.5%
Sex ratio924 ♀/1000♂
Workers1,147
Block / TalukaChallakere
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Then & Now

Varavoo — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
2,405
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 2,710
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
451
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 510
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Karnataka's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+12.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
2,405Census 2011
Male / female
1,250 / 1,155
Households
451
People per home
5.3
Education
Literacy rate
61.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
1,147
Work participation
47.7%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Chitradurga district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Chitradurga district, not figures for Varavoo.

Sex ratio at birth
1,050 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
75.6%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
99.8%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
63.1%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Anaemia (women)
44.6%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
98.3%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
36.0%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
97.8%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
80.6%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
35.3%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Chitradurga district

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These are district-level figures for Chitradurga district, not figures for Varavoo.

PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Location & surroundings

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Varavoo · 14.4117° N, 76.6416° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaChitradurga · Govind Makthappa Karjol (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyMolakalmuru (ST) · N.Y.Gopalakrishna (INC), MLA since 2023

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Nearest services to Varavoo

The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Varavoo's map point (road distance is longer).

  • Bank branchNone within 25 km
  • ATMNone within 25 km
  • Post officeNerlagunte Branch Post Office · 4.8 km (straight line) · PIN 577536 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 6.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Hospital / PHCTalaku PHC · 5.2 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolNone within 25 km

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Essential services & places near Varavoo

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Banks, ATMs & post offices599 in Chitradurga district

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Hospitals & clinics133 in Chitradurga district

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Schools & anganwadis11 in Chitradurga district

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Colleges & universities16 in Chitradurga district

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Police & fire stations3 in Chitradurga district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Chitradurga district

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Government offices7 in Chitradurga district

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Temples33 in Chitradurga district

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Churches1 in Chitradurga district

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Mosques20 in Chitradurga district

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Other places of worship2 in Chitradurga district

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Transport82 in Chitradurga district

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Agriculture services4 in Chitradurga district

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Community places3 in Chitradurga district

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FAQ

People often ask about Varavoo

  1. Where is Varavoo located?

    Varavoo is a village in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

  2. Which district is Varavoo in?

    Varavoo is in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Varavoo belong to?

    Varavoo comes under the N.Devarahally gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Varavoo?

    The pincode of Varavoo, Challakere, Chitradurga is 577543.

  5. What is the population of Varavoo?

    As per the 2011 Census, Varavoo had a population of 2,405 (1,250 males and 1,155 females).

  6. How many households are there in Varavoo?

    Varavoo had 451 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Varavoo?

    Varavoo covers about 1,049 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Varavoo?

    The literacy rate of Varavoo was 61.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Varavoo?

    Varavoo had 924 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Varavoo in?

    Varavoo is in the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency.

  11. Who is the MP for Varavoo?

    Govind Makthappa Karjol (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Varavoo, in 2024.

  12. Which assembly constituency is Varavoo in?

    Varavoo is in the Molakalmuru assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  13. Who is the MLA for Varavoo?

    N.Y.Gopalakrishna (Indian National Congress) won the Molakalmuru assembly seat, which includes Varavoo, in 2023.

  14. Which development block is Varavoo in?

    Varavoo is in the Challakere development block (Local Government Directory).

  15. What is the LGD code of Varavoo?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Varavoo is 605275 and its Census 2011 village code is 605275.

  16. Which villages are near Varavoo?

    Villages near Varavoo include Giriyammanahalli (3.9 km), Neralagunte (4.4 km), Katavvanahalli (5.0 km), Budnahatti (5.1 km), Chikkaullarti (5.7 km).

  17. What is the population of Varavoo in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Varavoo's Census 2011 population of 2,405 by Karnataka's official RGI projection (+12.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,710 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  18. Who is the sarpanch of Varavoo?

    The sarpanch of Varavoo has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (24 Sept 2026 – 23 Oct 2026): 47.9 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

Long-term district average for October: 116.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Chitradurga

Latest reports from markets in Chitradurga district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · SippegotuHiriyur APMC10,00010,00010,00029 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)Hiriyur APMC25,00025,00025,00029 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)Hosadurga APMC9,5009,5009,50029 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)Holalkere APMC22,00028,00026,14029 Oct 2026
Coconut · SmallHolalkere APMC23,00023,00023,00029 Oct 2026
Coconut · SmallHosadurga APMC9,5009,5009,50029 Oct 2026
Coconut · MediumHosadurga APMC22,00025,00024,00029 Oct 2026
Copra · CopraHosadurga APMC30,00030,00030,00029 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Varavoo's shops. Best mandi price near Varavoo →

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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