Virane - Malegaon, Nashik

Virane is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Virane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virane is 550162. The village covers a total geographical area of 1578.86 hectares and falls under the 423206 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Virane

According to the 2011 Census, Virane village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,116 males and 1,001 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.91%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 684.

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

Nearby Villages of Virane

Virane 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 Virane

Virane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mohadi Pragane Laling, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Virane is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Virane is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virane

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

Health Facilities in Virane

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

FAQs about Virane