| Varca | |
| Settlement Type: | census town |
| Pushpin Map: | India Goa#India3 |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Goa, India |
| Coordinates: | 15.22°N 73.92°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Goa |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | South Goa |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Elevation M: | 0 |
| Population Total: | 4859 |
| Population As Of: | 2001 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Konkani |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Registration Plate: | GA |
Varca is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa.
Varca is located at 15.22°N 73.92°W.[1] It has an average elevation of 0 metres (0 feet).
Varca is renowned for its beaches, hence it has become a popular destination for tourists. The row of wooden fishing boats seen on the beach belongs to the Christian fishing community. Popular beach resorts and stays in Varca include the Caravela Beach Resort, Sterling Goa, Varca.,[2] ZURI White Sands Resort, the Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort and Serenity By The Origami Collection, Goa,[3] Monica Guest House, Varca Beach House.
As of the 2001 India census,[4] Varca had a population of 4859. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Varca has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 75%. In Varca, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of today, the population is about 25,000. Most of the males in Varca, take up jobs as Sea farers or as NRI(Non Resident Indians) in the middle east like Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain. The Town mostly comprises Catholics and Hindus.
Businesses have boomed in Varca, since it is a tourist spot for major hotels. Many banks like HDFC Bank and Corporation Bank have opened their services in the town of Varca. Borkars Super Store, Magson's Supermarket, Home Centre etc provide a complete shopping experience for tourists and locals.
The Our Lady of Gloria church is considered one of the oldest buildings in Varca. It is still operational with locals and many tourists attending its services. Beside the church, is St Mary's High School, which is managed and run by the church.