Virupapur - Kushtagi, Koppal

Virupapur is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Lingadahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virupapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupapur is 601545. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.62 hectares and falls under the 583279 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Virupapur

According to the 2011 Census, Virupapur village had a total population of 995 people, including 541 males and 454 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.55%, with male literacy at 61.14% and female literacy at 40.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Virupapur

Virupapur 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 Virupapur

Virupapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Virupapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Virupapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virupapur

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

Health Facilities in Virupapur

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

FAQs about Virupapur