Virupakshapura - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Virupakshapura is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Nuggehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virupakshapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupakshapura is 617257. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.13 hectares and falls under the 573131 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Virupakshapura

According to the 2011 Census, Virupakshapura village had a total population of 701 people, including 342 males and 359 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 52.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Virupakshapura

Virupakshapura 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 Virupakshapura

Virupakshapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tiptur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Virupakshapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Virupakshapura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virupakshapura

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

Health Facilities in Virupakshapura

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

FAQs about Virupakshapura