Virgaon - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Virgaon is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Vaijapur and around 80 km from Aurangabad. Virgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virgaon is 549141. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 423701 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Virgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Virgaon village had a total population of 1,749 people, including 904 males and 845 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.49%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 68.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Virgaon

Virgaon 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 Virgaon

Public transport in the Virgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rotegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Virgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Virgaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virgaon

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

Health Facilities in Virgaon

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

FAQs about Virgaon