Virpur
Virpur is a Town and Taluka in Kheda District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Virpur Block (CD) is 03870. The total area of Virpur Taluka is 256 km², which includes 243.72 km² of rural area and 12.62 km² of urban area. Virpur has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Virpur Taluka
Virpur Taluka has a total of 54 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Virpur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampura | Gandhari | Virpur (18 km) |
| 2 | Aspur | Aspur | Virpur (6 km) |
| 3 | Asundariya | Ratankuva | Virpur (6 km) |
| 4 | Badharpura | Gandhari | Virpur (17 km) |
| 5 | Balvakhant Na Muvada | Kharod | Virpur (12 km) |
| 6 | Bar | Bar | Virpur (10 km) |
| 7 | Baroda | Baroda | Virpur (5 km) |
| 8 | Bhanjini Vav | Panta | Virpur (4 km) |
| 9 | Bharodi | Bharodi | Virpur (5 km) |
| 10 | Bhatpur | Bhatpur | Virpur (12 km) |
| 11 | Butiya | N/A | Virpur (10 km) |
| 12 | Chharvangi | Koyla | Virpur (15 km) |
| 13 | Chikhli Jhojha | Koydam | Virpur (18 km) |
| 14 | Chorasa | Chorasa | Virpur (11 km) |
| 15 | Debhari | Debhari | Virpur (10 km) |
| 16 | Dholavada | Dholavada | Virpur (4 km) |
| 17 | Gadheli | Panta | Virpur (7 km) |
| 18 | Gandhari | Gandhari | Virpur (15 km) |
| 19 | Ghatda | Ghatda | Virpur (12 km) |
| 20 | Gomvadi | Dholavada | Virpur (6 km) |
| 21 | Gopalpura | Kheroli | Virpur (5 km) |
| 22 | Handiya | Handiya Virpur | Virpur (5 km) |
| 23 | Jamalpur | Dholavada | Virpur (5 km) |
| 24 | Jambudi | Kharod | Virpur (12 km) |
| 25 | Javrakhant Na Muvada | Jodhpur | Virpur (17 km) |
| 26 | Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Virpur (6 km) |
| 27 | Kaslavati | Kumbharvadi | Virpur (8 km) |
| 28 | Kasudi | Kasudi | Virpur (5 km) |
| 29 | Kharod | Kharod | Virpur (15 km) |
| 30 | Khata | Khata | Virpur (10 km) |
| 31 | Kheroli | Kheroli | Virpur (7 km) |
| 32 | Khetavada | Koydam | Virpur (15 km) |
| 33 | Koydam | Koydam | Virpur (8 km) |
| 34 | Koyla | Koyla | Virpur (15 km) |
| 35 | Kumbharvadi | Kumbharvadi | Virpur (7 km) |
| 36 | Limbarvada | Limbarvada | Virpur (3 km) |
| 37 | Nasroli | Kheroli | Virpur (7 km) |
| 38 | Pansroda | Pansroda | Virpur (10 km) |
| 39 | Panta | Panta | Virpur (7 km) |
| 40 | Rajena | Dholavada | Virpur (5 km) |
| 41 | Rajpur | Rajpur Virpur | Virpur (7 km) |
| 42 | Raliyata | Kasudi | Virpur (7 km) |
| 43 | Rampura | Gandhari | Virpur (15 km) |
| 44 | Rasulpur | Panta | Virpur (3 km) |
| 45 | Ratankuva | Ratankuva | Virpur (6 km) |
| 46 | Rojhav | Kharod | Virpur (12 km) |
| 47 | Salaiya | Salaiya | Virpur (6 km) |
| 48 | Saradiya | Saradiya | Virpur (5 km) |
| 49 | Sariya | Sariya | Virpur (5 km) |
| 50 | Tajpur | N/A | Virpur (6 km) |
| 51 | Umariya | Bharodi | Virpur (6 km) |
| 52 | Vaghas | Vaghas | Virpur (10 km) |
| 53 | Varadhara | Varadhara | Virpur (6 km) |
| 54 | Virpur | Virpur | Virpur |
Population of Virpur Taluka
The population profile of Virpur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Virpur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,00,293 | 90,055 | 10,238 |
| Male Population | 51,742 | 46,464 | 5,278 |
| Female Population | 48,551 | 43,591 | 4,960 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,875 | 12,609 | 1,266 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,124 | 6,441 | 683 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,751 | 6,168 | 583 |
| Literate Population | 66,621 | 59,260 | 7,361 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,356 | 35,200 | 4,156 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,265 | 24,060 | 3,205 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,672 | 30,795 | 2,877 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,386 | 11,264 | 1,122 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,286 | 19,531 | 1,755 |
| Total Households | 20,097 | 18,035 | 2,062 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Virpur Taluka is around 1,00,293 people. This includes 51,742 males and 48,551 females. Rural population is about 90,055 (46,464 males and 43,591 females), while urban population is nearly 10,238 (5,278 males and 4,960 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,875 of the population, with 7,124 boys and 6,751 girls. Rural areas have 12,609 children, and urban areas have about 1,266 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 66,621 literate people in Virpur Taluka, including 39,356 literate males and 27,265 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 59,260 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,361 people.
- About 33,672 people in Virpur Taluka are not literate, including 12,386 males and 21,286 females. Rural areas include 30,795 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,877 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,097 households, with 18,035 in villages and 2,062 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Virpur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,950 | 5,551 | 399 |
| SC Male Population | 2,976 | 2,777 | 199 |
| SC Female Population | 2,974 | 2,774 | 200 |
| Total ST Population | 336 | 277 | 59 |
| ST Male Population | 181 | 151 | 30 |
| ST Female Population | 155 | 126 | 29 |
| Population Density | 391 / km² | 370 / km² | 811 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Virpur Taluka is approximately 5,950 people, including 2,976 males and 2,974 females. Around 5,551 people live in rural parts. Nearly 399 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Virpur Taluka is about 336 people, including 181 males and 155 females. Around 277 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 59 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 391 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 370 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 811 people per sq. km.