Virk - Jagraon, Ludhiana
Virk is a village situated in the Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagraon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Birk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virk village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Virk is 033803. The village covers a total geographical area of 604 hectares and falls under the 142024 pincode. Jagraon is the nearest town.
Virk village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dakha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Virk
According to the 2011 Census, Virk village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 825 males and 792 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.25%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 72.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456.
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 Population | 1,617 | 825 | 792 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 118 | 56 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 456 | 243 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,173 | 646 | 527 |
| Illiterate Population | 444 | 179 | 265 |
Nearby Villages of Virk
Virk is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Virk
Virk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Virk is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Virk
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Virk village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Virk
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virk village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Virk
Where is Virk located?
Virk village is located in Jagraon Tehsil, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Virk?
The Gram Panchayat of Virk is Birk.
What is the pincode of Virk?
The pincode of Virk is 142024.
What is the population of Virk?
Virk had a total population of 1,617, including 825 males and 792 females.
How many households are there in Virk?
Virk had 324 households.
What is the literacy rate in Virk?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virk was 78.25%. Male literacy was 84.01% and female literacy was 72.19%.