Virjoli - Roha, Raigad

Virjoli is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Roha Ashtami and around 24 km from Alibag. Virjoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virjoli is 554436. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.89 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Virjoli

As per Census 2011, Virjoli village has a total population of 1,520 people, consisting of 750 males and 770 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,050 literate and 470 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,520750770
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608377
Scheduled Castes (SC)793643
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population1,050579471
Illiterate Population470171299

Nearby Villages of Virjoli

Virjoli 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)
HalSouth-East1.54 km
MukteNorth-East1.81 km
UchelWest2.01 km
GhosaleNorth2.83 km
MuchaneWest3.00 km
TokardeSouth-East3.07 km
GirneSouth3.21 km
KondthareEast3.43 km
KelgharNorth-West3.84 km
WaliNorth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virjoli

Virjoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 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 Roha Ashtami to Virjoli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Virjoli is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virjoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Virjoli

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

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

FAQs about Virjoli

Where is Virjoli located?

Virjoli village is located in Roha Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virjoli?

Virjoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Virjoli?

The pincode of Virjoli is 402109.

What is the population of Virjoli?

Virjoli has a total population of 1,520, including 750 males and 770 females.

How many households are there in Virjoli?

There are 307 households in Virjoli.

What is the literacy rate in Virjoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virjoli is 69.08%. Male literacy is 77.20% and female literacy is 61.17%.