Virupakshi - Oddanchatram, Dindigul

Virupakshi is a village situated in the Oddanchatram taluka of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Oddanchatram and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dindigul. Virupatchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virupakshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virupakshi is 635227. The village covers a total geographical area of 1350.13 hectares and falls under the 624614 pincode. Oddanchatram is the nearest town.

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

Population of Virupakshi

As per Census 2011, Virupakshi village has a total population of 6,123 people, consisting of 2,991 males and 3,132 females. The village has 1,787 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 546 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,111 literate and 2,012 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,068 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,1232,9913,132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)546272274
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,068526542
Literate Population4,1112,2671,844
Illiterate Population2,0127241,288

Nearby Villages of Virupakshi

Virupakshi 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)
ArasappapillaipattiNorth-East3.27 km
VeeralapattiNorth-West3.31 km
ReddiapattiNorth-West3.52 km
DasaripattiSouth-West3.58 km
KaveriyammapattiNorth-East4.19 km
VadagaduSouth-East4.54 km
ChatrapattiWest4.59 km
PeriyakottaiNorth5.68 km
OddanchatramNorth-East6.26 km
D.pudukottaiSouth-West6.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virupakshi

Virupakshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chatrappatti, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dindigul to Virupakshi is about 30 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 Virupakshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Virupakshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Virupakshi

Where is Virupakshi located?

Virupakshi village is located in Oddanchatram Taluka, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virupakshi?

The Gram Panchayat of Virupakshi is Virupatchi.

What is the pincode of Virupakshi?

The pincode of Virupakshi is 624614.

What is the population of Virupakshi?

Virupakshi has a total population of 6,123, including 2,991 males and 3,132 females.

How many households are there in Virupakshi?

There are 1,787 households in Virupakshi.

What is the literacy rate in Virupakshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virupakshi is 67.14%. Male literacy is 75.79% and female literacy is 58.88%.