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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Virupakshipura village has a total population of 3,415 people, consisting of 1,685 males and 1,730 females. The village has 886 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,872 literate and 1,543 illiterate residents. Additionally, 516 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Virupakshipura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4151,6851,730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261126135
Scheduled Castes (SC)516265251
Literate Population1,8721,045827
Illiterate Population1,543640903

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MangadahalliSouth-West1.93 km
SoudahalliSouth-East2.33 km
KodipuraNorth2.42 km
Banduru ValagerehalliEast2.57 km
ChagaredoddiNorth-East2.70 km
SanthemogenahalliWest2.98 km
BallapatnaSouth3.22 km
HonganurNorth-West3.30 km
VirupasandraSouth-East3.40 km
SanabanahalliNorth3.61 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Virupakshipura

Where is Virupakshipura located?

Virupakshipura village is located in Channapatna Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virupakshipura?

Virupakshipura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Virupakshipura?

The pincode of Virupakshipura is 562138.

What is the population of Virupakshipura?

Virupakshipura has a total population of 3,415, including 1,685 males and 1,730 females.

How many households are there in Virupakshipura?

There are 886 households in Virupakshipura.

What is the literacy rate in Virupakshipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virupakshipura is 54.82%. Male literacy is 62.02% and female literacy is 47.80%.