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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Virkhandi village had a total population of 550 people, including 275 males and 275 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 88.28% and female literacy at 69.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Virkhandi