Virhana - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Virhana is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Hathgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virhana is 133913. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 242407 pincode.

Virhana 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 Tilhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Virhana

According to the 2011 Census, Virhana village had a total population of 772 people, including 414 males and 358 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.61%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 40.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Virhana

Virhana 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 Virhana

Virhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Virhana is about 26 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 Virhana

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

Health Facilities in Virhana

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

FAQs about Virhana