Varad, Surat

Varad is a village in Gujarat state, India, 5 km north of Bardoli.

Varad has a population of approximately 3701 people of various castes, the majority of whom are Patels. The village flourishes, with a number of NRIs helping to build the village. Varad is also equipped with a mineral water plant, which provides clean and safe drinking water for the village, and a free cold water plant in the middle of the village, open to the poor who can't afford a refrigerator at home. 300 people a day collect water from this plant, helped by the Bhulabhai family from Varad.

Agriculture

Agricultural products of the village include sugarcane, rice, and various other seasonal crops.

Geography

Varad is located at 21°07′N 73°07′E / 21.12°N 73.12°E / 21.12; 73.12. It has an average elevation of 22 metres (72 feet). The majority of the area is covered with agricultural land.

References

  1. ↑ "Varad Map". One Five Nine. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Varad Population". Census 2011 (India). 1 January 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2016.

21°10′13″N 73°07′55″E / 21.170379°N 73.132011°E / 21.170379; 73.132011