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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Virwha village had a total population of 698 people, including 344 males and 354 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.55%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 63.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 529.

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

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