Virupapura - Shikarpur, Shivamogga
Virupapura is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. Herejamburu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virupapura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupapura is 607737. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.86 hectares and falls under the 577428 pincode.
Virupapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shikaripura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Virupapura
Virupapura 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hirejamburu | South-East | 1.52 km |
| Dasanapura | South | 1.84 km |
| Neralagi | West | 1.93 km |
| Manchikoppa | North | 2.06 km |
| Belavanthanakoppa | North-West | 2.42 km |
| Boghasamudra | North-East | 2.55 km |
| Hakkali | North-West | 3.12 km |
| Kodikoppa | East | 3.13 km |
| Kuskuru | South | 3.17 km |
| Utharanihalli | North-East | 3.55 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Virupapura
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Virupapura. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Virupapura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Virupapura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Virupapura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virupapura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Virupapura
Where is Virupapura located?
Virupapura village is located in Shikarpur Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Virupapura?
The Gram Panchayat of Virupapura is Herejamburu.
What is the pincode of Virupapura?
The pincode of Virupapura is 577428.