Virupasamudra - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Virupasamudra is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Pavagada and around 78 km from Tumkur. Virupasamudra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupasamudra is 610667. The village covers a total geographical area of 957.1 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Virupasamudra

As per Census 2011, Virupasamudra village has a total population of 1,595 people, consisting of 804 males and 791 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 936 literate and 659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Virupasamudra

Virupasamudra 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 Virupasamudra

Virupasamudra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur (andhra Pradesh) to Virupasamudra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Virupasamudra is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virupasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Virupasamudra

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

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