Varvandi village, Dindori taluka | Pincode 422004

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Vandana Sampat Dhule

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LGD code: 550671
Pincode: 422004
Post office: Meri Colony
Population: 1,248
Households: 248
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 613
Distance to district centre: 102 km
Distance to mandal centre: 92 km
Distance to Mumbai: 162 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Rahuri · 31 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Ashwi Khurd · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Varvandi compares

By population, Varvandi ranks #100 of 153 villages in Dindori mandal.

Literacy rate

69.9%

+2.9% vs mandal average

Varvandi: 69.9%
Dindori mandal: 67.0%
Nashik district: 71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−29 vs mandal average

Varvandi: 926
Dindori mandal: 955

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Varvandi: 5.0
Dindori mandal: 5.4

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

Varvandi at a glance

Varvandi is a village of 1,248 people in 248 households (Census 2011) in Dindori taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra, the 100th-largest of 153 villages in Dindori taluka. Literacy is 70%, 3 points above the taluka average of 67% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 102 km from the Nashik district centre, 29 km from Dhoki, the nearest town, 31 km from Rahuri railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 422004, served by Meri Colony post office; the LGD village code is 550671. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Ashwi Khurd, 11 km away. The sarpanch is Vandana Sampat Dhule, and the village votes in Gangapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bumb Prashant Bansilal. The population is estimated at 1,471 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Varvandi · this village	1,248	70%	—
Kharshinde · Sangamner	1,155	66%	6.5 km NE
Asnas · Wada	596	60%	10.7 km N
Shil · Wada	50	44%	10.7 km N
Wankute · Nandurbar	90	62%	16.1 km SE
Jorve · Sangamner	5,248	71%	17.1 km NW
Khadakwadi · Ambegaon	1,910	71%	17.3 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Varvandi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 15
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NASHIK
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 721
Irrigated area (ha): 243
Forest area (ha): 106

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

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Key facts — Varvandi

LGD code: 550671
Pincode: 422004
Post office: Meri Colony
Population (Census 2011): 1,248
Population (projected 2026): 1,471
Households: 248
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 69.9%
Coordinates: 19.42194°N, 74.37882°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Aurangabad
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gangapur
Member of Parliament: Sandipanrao Bhumre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bumb Prashant Bansilal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Vandana Sampat Dhule
Block / Mandal: Dindori

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 Nashik district level

Then & Now

Varvandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,471

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

292

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: 1,248Census 2011
Households: 248Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4712026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2922026 projection
Active job cards: 1,91,831MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,486MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nashik district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nashik district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nashik 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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Getting there

How to reach Varvandi

Mandal centre

Dindori · ≈ 92 km

≈ 3 h 8 min by car · 3 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nashik · ≈ 102 km

≈ 3 h 29 min by car · 4 h 8 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,303 people

Dhoki · ≈ 29 km

≈ 59 min by car · 1 h 10 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai162 kmcapital
Hyderabad489 km
Bengaluru795 km
Chennai944 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRahuri31 km
Bus stopITI Bus Stop18 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Ashwi Khurd11 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank ATM19 km
Petrol pumpPravara20 km
CollegePadmshri Vikhe Patil Rayat Shikshan Sanstha,Loni20 km
Police stationLoni Police Station20 km

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Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Drought Relief Panel, Plots for Project | Akashvani News
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Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed
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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News
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People often ask about Varvandi

What is the pincode of Varvandi?

The pincode of Varvandi, Dindori taluka, Nashik district, Maharashtra is 422004. The post office is Meri Colony.

Which post office delivers to Varvandi?

Mail for Varvandi is delivered through Meri Colony post office, pincode 422004, in Dindori taluka, Nashik district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Varvandi located?

Varvandi is a village in Dindori taluka of Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Varvandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Varvandi village has a population of 1,248 across 248 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Varvandi?

The current sarpanch of Varvandi gram panchayat is Vandana Sampat Dhule.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Varvandi in?

Varvandi falls under the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Varvandi in?

Varvandi falls under the Gangapur assembly constituency (AC #111) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Varvandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Varvandi village is 69.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Varvandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Varvandi village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Varvandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Varvandi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Varvandi from Nashik district centre?

Varvandi is approximately 102 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nashik district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Varvandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Varvandi village is 550671.

Which is the nearest town to Varvandi?

Dhoki (population 15,303, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 29 km from Varvandi in a straight line.

How big is Varvandi compared to other villages in Dindori taluka?

Varvandi ranks 100 of 153 villages in Dindori taluka by Census 2011 population (1,248 residents).

How far is Varvandi from Mumbai?

Varvandi is about 162 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 211 km.

How far is Varvandi from Hyderabad?

Varvandi is about 489 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 636 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Varvandi?

Rahuri is the nearest railway station to Varvandi, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Varvandi?

ITI Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Varvandi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Varvandi?

Rural Hospital, Ashwi Khurd is the nearest hospital or health centre to Varvandi, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Varvandi?

HDFC Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Varvandi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Varvandi?

Pravara is the nearest petrol pump to Varvandi, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Varvandi?

Varvandi falls under Gangapur assembly constituency (AC 111). The sitting MLA is Bumb Prashant Bansilal (BJP).

Who is the MP for Varvandi?

Varvandi is in Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sandipanrao Bhumre (Shiv Sena (2022–present)).

What is the population of Varvandi in 2026?

Varvandi is estimated at 1,471 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,248 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Varvandi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Varvandi in Nashik district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Varvandi?

Vandana Sampat Dhule is the sarpanch of Varvandi gram panchayat, Dindori taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dindori taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
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)