Varale village, Wada taluka | Pincode 421303

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LGD code: 552076
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population: 913
Households: 201
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 389

Census 2011 · in context

How Varale compares

By population, Varale ranks #73 of 168 villages in Wada mandal.

Literacy rate

59.7%

−1.5% vs mandal average

Varale: 59.7%
Wada mandal: 61.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

875

−67 vs mandal average

Varale: 875
Wada mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Varale: 4.5
Wada mandal: 4.6

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

Varale at a glance

Varale is a village of 913 people in 201 households (Census 2011) in Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 73rd-largest of 168 villages in Wada taluka. Literacy is 60%, 2 points below the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 875 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 421303, served by Wada post office; the LGD village code is 552076. The village votes in Shirdi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao. The population is estimated at 1,076 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Varale · this village	913	60%	—
Kiravali · Wada	338	71%	—
Kadivali · Wada	328	47%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Varale

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
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: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Palghar
Distance to nearest town (km): 41
Distance to district HQ (km): 69
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 6
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 330.63
Irrigated area (ha): 230.75
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Varale

LGD code: 552076
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population (Census 2011): 913
Population (projected 2026): 1,076
Households: 201
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 875
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao
Block / Mandal: Wada

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 Palghar district level

Then & Now

Varale — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

913

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,076

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

201

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

237

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: 913Census 2011
Households: 201Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 875 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2372026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · 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 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar 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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September 2026

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News

Reported by newsonair.gov.in.

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News from Palghar & Maharashtra

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis
ChiniMandi14h ago
Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed
The Times of India16h ago
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News
News On AIR18h ago
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures comprehensive assistance to farmers amid drought-like situation
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Maharashtra faces 17% rainfall deficit as monsoon withdrawal likely from October 5
ChiniMandiyesterday
Women Farmers in India: Maharashtra’s Law and the Recognition Gap
Vajiram & Raviyesterday

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People often ask about Varale

What is the pincode of Varale?

The pincode of Varale, Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 421303. The post office is Wada.

Which post office delivers to Varale?

Mail for Varale is delivered through Wada post office, pincode 421303, in Wada taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Varale located?

Varale is a village in Wada taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Varale as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Varale village has a population of 913 across 201 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Varale in?

Varale falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Varale in?

Varale falls under the Shirdi assembly constituency (AC #218) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Varale?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Varale village is 59.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Varale?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Varale village is 875 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Varale?

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

What is the LGD code of Varale?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Varale village is 552076.

How big is Varale compared to other villages in Wada taluka?

Varale ranks 73 of 168 villages in Wada taluka by Census 2011 population (913 residents).

Who is the MLA of Varale?

Varale falls under Shirdi assembly constituency (AC 218). The sitting MLA is Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao (BJP).

Who is the MP for Varale?

Varale is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Varale in 2026?

Varale is estimated at 1,076 people in 2026, up about 18% from 913 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Varale 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; Varale in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)