Virpar village, Jamnagar Rural taluka | Pincode 361130

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Jayaben Borashadiya

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LGD code: 513639
Pincode: 361130
Post office: Jamwanthali
Population: 2,307
Households: 493
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 763
Distance to district centre: 43 km
Distance to mandal centre: 35 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 233 km
Distance to Mumbai: 486 km
Nearest railway station: Navlakhi · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Virpar compares

By population, Virpar ranks #30 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural mandal.

Literacy rate

65.1%

+2.1% vs mandal average

Virpar: 65.1%
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 63.0%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,020

+85 vs mandal average

Virpar: 1,020
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.6 vs mandal average

Virpar: 4.7
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Virpar at a glance

Virpar is a village of 2,307 people in 493 households (Census 2011) in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 30th-largest of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka. Literacy is 65%, 2 points above the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,020 women per 1,000 men. It lies 43 km from the Jamnagar district centre, 15 km from Jodiya, the nearest town, 20 km from Navlakhi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 361130, served by Jamwanthali post office; the LGD village code is 513639. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 14 km away. The sarpanch is Jayaben Borashadiya, and the village votes in Kalavad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai. The population is estimated at 2,720 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Virpar · this village	2,307	65%	—
Virpar · Muli	868	59%	0 km N
Virpar · Wankaner	959	51%	0 km N
Virpar · Tankara	2,974	71%	0 km N
Jamsar · Wankaner	969	52%	2.7 km E
Jamsar · Jodiya	507	72%	2.7 km E
Balambha · Jodiya	3,607	65%	5.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Virpar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 45
Distance to district HQ (km): 45
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 45
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VIRPAR
Total area (ha): 2,246.5
Irrigated area (ha): 850.3
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Virpar

LGD code: 513639
Pincode: 361130
Post office: Jamwanthali
Population (Census 2011): 2,307
Population (projected 2026): 2,720
Households: 493
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1020
Literacy rate: 65.1%
Coordinates: 22.78542°N, 70.41029°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalavad
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Jayaben Borashadiya
Block / Mandal: Jamnagar Rural

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamnagar district level

Then & Now

Virpar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,307

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,720

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

493

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

581

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,307Census 2011
Households: 493Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1020 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5812026 projection
Active job cards: 21,168MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,412MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 912NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Virpar

Mandal centre

Jamnagar Rural · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 26 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamnagar · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 27 min by car · 1 h 44 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,178 people

Jodiya · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar233 kmcapital
Mumbai486 km
Delhi940 km
Hyderabad1035 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNavlakhi20 km
Bus stopBALAMBHA Bus Station5 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital14 km
Petrol pumpESSAR10 km
CollegeG M Patel Girls School & Collage25 km
Police stationDhrol Police Station24 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Virpar

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕JAMSAR TEMPLETemple2.6 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Virpar?

The pincode of Virpar, Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 361130. The post office is Jamwanthali.

Which post office delivers to Virpar?

Mail for Virpar is delivered through Jamwanthali post office, pincode 361130, in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Virpar located?

Virpar is a village in Jamnagar Rural taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Virpar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Virpar village has a population of 2,307 across 493 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Virpar?

The current sarpanch of Virpar gram panchayat is Jayaben Borashadiya.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Virpar in?

Virpar falls under the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Virpar in?

Virpar falls under the Kalavad assembly constituency (AC #76) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Virpar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Virpar village is 65.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Virpar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Virpar village is 1020 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Virpar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Virpar, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Virpar from Jamnagar district centre?

Virpar is approximately 43 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamnagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Virpar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Virpar village is 513639.

Which is the nearest town to Virpar?

Jodiya (population 13,178, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 15 km from Virpar in a straight line.

How big is Virpar compared to other villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka?

Virpar ranks 30 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka by Census 2011 population (2,307 residents).

How far is Virpar from Gandhinagar?

Virpar is about 233 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 303 km.

How far is Virpar from Mumbai?

Virpar is about 486 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 631 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Virpar?

Navlakhi is the nearest railway station to Virpar, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Virpar?

BALAMBHA Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Virpar, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Virpar?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Virpar, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Virpar?

ESSAR is the nearest petrol pump to Virpar, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Virpar?

Virpar falls under Kalavad assembly constituency (AC 76). The sitting MLA is Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai (BJP).

Who is the MP for Virpar?

Virpar is in Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Poonamben Maadam (BJP).

What is the population of Virpar in 2026?

Virpar is estimated at 2,720 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,307 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Virpar in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Virpar in Jamnagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Virpar?

Jayaben Borashadiya is the sarpanch of Virpar gram panchayat, Jamnagar Rural taluka. See the sarpanch list of Jamnagar Rural taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)