Virthua - Karhal, Mainpuri

Virthua is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Birthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virthua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virthua is 126535. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.04 hectares and falls under the 205264 pincode. Barnahal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Virthua

As per Census 2011, Virthua village has a total population of 2,987 people, consisting of 1,595 males and 1,392 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 476 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,957 literate and 1,030 illiterate residents. Additionally, 896 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9871,5951,392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)476265211
Scheduled Castes (SC)896477419
Literate Population1,9571,149808
Illiterate Population1,030446584

Nearby Villages of Virthua

Virthua 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)
AlamgirpurEast1.47 km
Saiyadpur PranSouth1.73 km
ShahjahanpurSouth-West1.86 km
BangawanNorth-West1.88 km
KhushalpurNorth-East2.08 km
KasoliNorth-West2.20 km
DehuliSouth-East2.38 km
Saiyadpur KahariSouth2.39 km
DharampurNorth2.55 km
ShahjadpurSouth-West2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Virthua

Virthua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhadan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barnahal to Virthua is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mainpuri to Virthua is about 36 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 Virthua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Virthua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Virthua 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Virthua

Where is Virthua located?

Virthua village is located in Karhal Tehsil, Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Virthua?

The Gram Panchayat of Virthua is Birthua.

What is the pincode of Virthua?

The pincode of Virthua is 205264.

What is the population of Virthua?

Virthua has a total population of 2,987, including 1,595 males and 1,392 females.

How many households are there in Virthua?

There are 478 households in Virthua.

What is the literacy rate in Virthua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Virthua is 65.52%. Male literacy is 72.04% and female literacy is 58.05%.