Virepur - Mankapur, Gonda

Virepur is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Beerepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virepur is 175596. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.86 hectares and falls under the 271313 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Virepur

As per Census 2011, Virepur village has a total population of 2,417 people, consisting of 1,212 males and 1,205 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 399 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,277 literate and 1,140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 840 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4171,2121,205
Child Population (0–6 yrs)399199200
Scheduled Castes (SC)840407433
Literate Population1,277785492
Illiterate Population1,140427713

Nearby Villages of Virepur

Virepur 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)
Maheva GopalNorth-West1.03 km
HarnatayerSouth-East1.47 km
JogapurEast1.72 km
KhaudiWest2.06 km
MihiaSouth-West2.33 km
SonhasNorth-West2.39 km
VelbhariyaSouth-West2.46 km
GunauraNorth-East2.58 km
PikauraNorth-East2.65 km
Behata HalbalEast2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virepur

Virepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhilahi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Virepur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Virepur is about 22 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 Virepur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Virepur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virepur 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 >10 km

FAQs about Virepur

Where is Virepur located?

Virepur village is located in Mankapur Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virepur?

The Gram Panchayat of Virepur is Beerepur.

What is the pincode of Virepur?

The pincode of Virepur is 271313.

What is the population of Virepur?

Virepur has a total population of 2,417, including 1,212 males and 1,205 females.

How many households are there in Virepur?

There are 382 households in Virepur.

What is the literacy rate in Virepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virepur is 52.83%. Male literacy is 64.77% and female literacy is 40.83%.