Virupakshipura - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Virupakshipura is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Channapatna and around 32 km from Ramanagara. Virupakshipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupakshipura is 626282. The village covers a total geographical area of 821.43 hectares and falls under the 562138 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Virupakshipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Virupakshipura

According to the 2011 Census, Virupakshipura village had a total population of 3,415 people, including 1,685 males and 1,730 females, living in 886 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.35%, with male literacy at 67.03% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Virupakshipura

Virupakshipura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Virupakshipura

Virupakshipura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Virupakshipura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Virupakshipura is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virupakshipura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Virupakshipura village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Virupakshipura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virupakshipura village are given below:

FAQs about Virupakshipura