Virkhel

Virkhel is a village located in Sakri tehsil of Dhule district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 86km away from sub-district headquarter Sakri (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Dhule. As per 2009 stats, Virkhel village is also a gram panchayat.

Virkhel has its own place in the vibrant Dhule region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Virkhel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Virkhel is 526436. The village spans a total geographical area of 1194 hectares. Dhule is nearest town to Virkhel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

Google Map of Virkhel

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Virkhel

Below is a concise population overview of Virkhel as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 985 491 494
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 126 62 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 626 300 326
Literate Population 442 256 186
Illiterate Population 543 235 308

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Virkhel village:

  • The total population of Virkhel village is around 985, including approximately 491 males and 494 females, with a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 126 children aged 0–6 years in Virkhel village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Virkhel village has 626 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Virkhel village is about 44.87%, with male literacy at 52.14% and female literacy at 37.65%.
  • There are around 193 households in Virkhel village.

Connectivity of Virkhel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Virkhel. As per the 2011 stats, Virkhel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Virkhel

Knowing the nearby villages of Virkhel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Virkhel.

Balhane Pargaon Shewage Sitarampur Kokangaon Dhamandhar Mandane Shenpur Dhadane Nawadane Malpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Virkhel

Where is Virkhel located?
Virkhel village is situated in Sakri Tehsil, within the Dhule district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Virkhel?
Virkhel serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Virkhel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Virkhel is 985, with 491 males and 494 females.
How many households are there in Virkhel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Virkhel village has a total of 193 households.
What is the literacy rate in Virkhel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Virkhel is 44.87%. The male literacy rate is 52.14%, while the female literacy rate is 37.65%.