Virk

Virk is a village located in Gurdaspur tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Gurdaspur (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Virk village is also a gram panchayat.

Virk has its own place in the vibrant Gurdaspur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Virk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Virk is 028087. The village spans a total geographical area of 127 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143519. Dhariwal is nearest town to Virk village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Virk

Below is a concise population overview of Virk as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 606 321 285
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 85 47 38
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 5 5
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 327 195 132
Illiterate Population 279 126 153

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Virk village:

  • The total population of Virk village is around 606, including approximately 321 males and 285 females, with a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 85 children aged 0–6 years in Virk village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Virk village has 10 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Virk village is about 53.96%, with male literacy at 60.75% and female literacy at 46.32%.
  • There are around 115 households in Virk village.

Connectivity of Virk

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Virk. As per the 2011 stats, Virk had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Virk

Knowing the nearby villages of Virk helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Virk.

Narwan Gill Malogil Gagowali Paniar Sukha Raju Kunjar Bangowani Badiulzaman Buzurgwal Kailey Kalan

Frequently Asked Questions about Virk

Where is Virk located?
Virk village is situated in Gurdaspur Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Virk?
Virk serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Virk?
The pincode of Virk is 143519, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Virk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Virk is 606, with 321 males and 285 females.
How many households are there in Virk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Virk village has a total of 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Virk as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Virk is 53.96%. The male literacy rate is 60.75%, while the female literacy rate is 46.32%.