Viranjol - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Viranjol is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Akheti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Viranjol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Viranjol is 602630. The village covers a total geographical area of 1557.93 hectares and falls under the 581453 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Viranjol

As per Census 2011, Viranjol village has a total population of 156 people, consisting of 81 males and 75 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 67 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Viranjol

Viranjol 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 Viranjol

Viranjol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Castle Rock, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Viranjol is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Viranjol is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Viranjol

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

Health Facilities in Viranjol

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

FAQs about Viranjol