Virana - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Virana is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Virana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virana is 207057. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.42 hectares and falls under the 232110 pincode. Sakaldiha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Virana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Virana

According to the 2011 Census, Virana village had a total population of 3,524 people, including 1,816 males and 1,708 females, living in 549 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.81%, with male literacy at 71.38% and female literacy at 47.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Virana

Virana 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 Virana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Virana. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakaldiha to Virana is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Virana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virana

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

Health Facilities in Virana

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

FAQs about Virana