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

According to the 2011 Census, Virupakshi village had a total population of 6,123 people, including 2,991 males and 3,132 females, living in 1,787 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.71%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,068.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Virupakshi