Virwada - Murtijapur, Akola

Virwada is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Virvada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virwada is 530170. The village covers a total geographical area of 569 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Virwada

As per Census 2011, Virwada village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 374 males and 358 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Virwada

Virwada 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 Virwada

Virwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Borgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Virwada is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Virwada is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virwada

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

Health Facilities in Virwada

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

FAQs about Virwada