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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Virupapur village has a total population of 995 people, consisting of 541 males and 454 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 839 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 543 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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