Virkhandi - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Virkhandi is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Virkhandi (d.) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virkhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virkhandi is 536603. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.31 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Virkhandi

As per Census 2011, Virkhandi village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 275 males and 275 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population550275275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583622
Scheduled Castes (SC)1588276
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552629
Literate Population387211176
Illiterate Population1636499

Nearby Villages of Virkhandi

Virkhandi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PendhariWest1.79 km
JawrabodiSouth-East2.20 km
TasEast2.63 km
PawargaondiNorth-East2.78 km
GondboriSouth-West2.80 km
RanmangliNorth2.82 km
Navegaon (deshmukh)North-West3.46 km
Kanhalgaon RithiSouth3.53 km
KargaonWest3.78 km
Hatimunda RithiNorth-East3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virkhandi

Virkhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Virkhandi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Virkhandi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virkhandi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Virkhandi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Virkhandi

Where is Virkhandi located?

Virkhandi village is located in Bhiwapur Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virkhandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Virkhandi is Virkhandi (d.).

What is the pincode of Virkhandi?

The pincode of Virkhandi is 441201.

What is the population of Virkhandi?

Virkhandi has a total population of 550, including 275 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Virkhandi?

There are 119 households in Virkhandi.

What is the literacy rate in Virkhandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virkhandi is 70.36%. Male literacy is 76.73% and female literacy is 64.00%.