Virwha - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Virwha is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Virva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virwha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virwha is 541074. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.25 hectares and falls under the 441212 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Virwha

As per Census 2011, Virwha village has a total population of 698 people, consisting of 344 males and 354 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 529 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Virwha

Virwha 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 Virwha

Virwha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajuli, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Virwha is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Virwha is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virwha

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

Health Facilities in Virwha

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

FAQs about Virwha