Virk

Virk is a village located in Jagraon tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Jagraon (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Birk is the gram panchayat of Virk village.

Here you can discover what makes Virk unique in its vibrant Jagraon-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Virk’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Virk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Virk is 033803. The village spans a total geographical area of 604 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142024. Jagraon is nearest town to Virk village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Virk village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dakha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Virk

Population of Virk

According to the 2011 Census, Virk has a total population of about 1,617, with approximately 825 males and 792 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 118 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 456 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.54%, with male literacy at about 78.30% and female literacy near 66.54%. There are around 324 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Virk's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virk