Virai - Mul, Chandrapur

Virai is a village situated in the Mul tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mul and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Virai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virai is 541423. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.05 hectares and falls under the 441225 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Virai

According to the 2011 Census, Virai village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 786 males and 805 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 61.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Virai

Virai 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 Virai

Virai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mul Marora, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Virai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Virai is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virai

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

Health Facilities in Virai

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

FAQs about Virai