Virpur - Shahade, Nandurbar

Virpur is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Virpur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virpur is 525458. The village covers a total geographical area of 509.41 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Virpur

According to the 2011 Census, Virpur village had a total population of 2,362 people, including 1,175 males and 1,187 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.75%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 47.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,336.

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

Nearby Villages of Virpur

Virpur 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 Virpur

Virpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tisi, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Virpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Virpur 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 Virpur

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

Health Facilities in Virpur

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

FAQs about Virpur