Virpur - Kumbhraj, Guna
Virpur is a village situated in the Kumbhraj tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbhraj and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Khejrarama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Virpur is 499619. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.73 hectares and falls under the 473222 pincode. Kumbhraj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Virpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chachoura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Virpur
As per Census 2011, Virpur village has a total population of 211 people, consisting of 99 males and 112 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 82 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Virpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 211 | 99 | 112 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 18 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 38 | 54 |
| Literate Population | 82 | 45 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 129 | 54 | 75 |
Nearby Villages of Virpur
Virpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Virpur
Virpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumbhraj to Virpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Virpur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Virpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Virpur 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 Virpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virpur 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 Virpur
Where is Virpur located?
Virpur village is located in Kumbhraj Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Virpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Virpur is Khejrarama.
What is the pincode of Virpur?
The pincode of Virpur is 473222.
What is the population of Virpur?
Virpur has a total population of 211, including 99 males and 112 females.
How many households are there in Virpur?
There are 51 households in Virpur.
What is the literacy rate in Virpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virpur is 38.86%. Male literacy is 45.45% and female literacy is 33.04%.