Virul - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Virul is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Virulpurna serves as the Village Panchayat for Virul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virul is 532151. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.72 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Virul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Virul

According to the 2011 Census, Virul village had a total population of 1,238 people, including 616 males and 622 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.15%, with male literacy at 87.68% and female literacy at 76.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Virul

Virul 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 Virul

Virul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Virul is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Virul is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virul

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

Health Facilities in Virul

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

FAQs about Virul