Virathi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Virathi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Viradhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Virathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virathi is 213813. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.32 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. Robertsganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Virathi 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Virathi

According to the 2011 Census, Virathi village had a total population of 1,997 people, including 1,051 males and 946 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 54.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Virathi

Virathi 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 Virathi

Virathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertsganj to Virathi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Virathi is about 20 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 Virathi

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

Health Facilities in Virathi

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

FAQs about Virathi