Virpura - Gabhana, Aligarh

Virpura is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Virpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virpura is 121956. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.59 hectares and falls under the 202142 pincode. Khair is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Virpura

As per Census 2011, Virpura village has a total population of 3,323 people, consisting of 1,795 males and 1,528 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 517 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,130 literate and 1,193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Virpura

Virpura 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 Virpura

Virpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khair to Virpura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Virpura is about 27 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 Virpura

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

Health Facilities in Virpura

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

FAQs about Virpura