Virsi - Mauda, Nagpur

Virsi is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Virsi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virsi is 535642. The village covers a total geographical area of 836.18 hectares and falls under the 441401 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Virsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramtek Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Virsi

According to the 2011 Census, Virsi village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 708 males and 672 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 84.59% and female literacy at 72.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,380708672
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1759877
Scheduled Castes (SC)238119119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1618576
Literate Population948516432
Illiterate Population432192240

Nearby Villages of Virsi

Virsi 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)
DhaniWest2.54 km
CharbhaSouth-East2.60 km
RewaralEast2.75 km
BhendalaSouth-West2.76 km
PardikalaNorth-West3.09 km
RajoliNorth3.09 km
Pardi KhurdNorth3.76 km
Mangli(teli)South3.87 km
Khandala ( Pipari)East4.11 km
NimkhedaNorth-West4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virsi

Virsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rewral, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Virsi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Virsi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Virsi

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

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

FAQs about Virsi

Where is Virsi located?

Virsi village is located in Mauda Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Virsi?

Virsi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Virsi?

The pincode of Virsi is 441401.

What is the population of Virsi?

Virsi had a total population of 1,380, including 708 males and 672 females.

How many households are there in Virsi?

Virsi had 297 households.

What is the literacy rate in Virsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virsi was 78.67%. Male literacy was 84.59% and female literacy was 72.61%.