G.Virapur - Yelbarga, Koppal

G.Virapur is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Benakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for G.Virapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of G.Virapur is 601254. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.78 hectares and falls under the 583236 pincode. Yelbarga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of G.Virapur

As per Census 2011, G.Virapur village has a total population of 517 people, consisting of 257 males and 260 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for G.Virapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population517257260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025448
Scheduled Castes (SC)834142
Literate Population26316499
Illiterate Population25493161

Nearby Villages of G.Virapur

G.Virapur 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)
HanmapurNorth1.22 km
Kudri KotgiWest1.79 km
LagalurNorth-East2.09 km
GedigeraSouth-East2.41 km
MadlurEast2.64 km
MaranhalNorth-West2.76 km
G.jarkuntiNorth-East3.13 km
TalurEast4.08 km
MalaksamudraSouth-West4.17 km
TumurguddiNorth-West5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of G.Virapur

G.Virapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelbarga to G.Virapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to G.Virapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in G.Virapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in G.Virapur

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

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

FAQs about G.Virapur

Where is G.Virapur located?

G.Virapur village is located in Yelbarga Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of G.Virapur?

The Gram Panchayat of G.Virapur is Benakal.

What is the pincode of G.Virapur?

The pincode of G.Virapur is 583236.

What is the population of G.Virapur?

G.Virapur has a total population of 517, including 257 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in G.Virapur?

There are 110 households in G.Virapur.

What is the literacy rate in G.Virapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of G.Virapur is 50.87%. Male literacy is 63.81% and female literacy is 38.08%.