Virpur

Virpur is a village located in Palanpur taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 5km away from Palanpur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Virpur village. As per 2009 stats, Ambetha is the gram panchayat of Virpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Virpur unique in its vibrant Palanpur-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Virpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Virpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Virpur is 508187. The village spans a total geographical area of 156.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385001. Palanpur is nearest town to Virpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Virpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Palanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Virpur

Population of Virpur

According to the 2011 Census, Virpur has a total population of about 1,102, with approximately 590 males and 512 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 276 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.32%, with male literacy at about 80.85% and female literacy near 66.80%. There are around 246 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Virpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Virpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Virpur. As per the 2011 stats, Virpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Virpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Virpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Virpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virpur