Virkhal Chak Village
Virkhal Chak is a revenue village in Sawali taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 668 in 163 households (Census 2011).
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668 souls. 163 homes.
Sawali taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra.
Virkhal Chak today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,500Chandrapur(Ganjwad) · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹1,500Chandrapur(Ganjwad) · 13 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹500Chandrapur(Ganjwad) · 13 Nov 2026
Virkhal Chak at a glance
Virkhal Chak is a mid-sized village of Sawali taluka: 668 people in 163 households (Census 2011), 58th of its 94 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 71.5%, below Chandrapur district's 75.5% (Sawali taluka: 70.1%), while the sex ratio was 959 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 968. It falls under Gaydongari gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 441225. The village covers 776 hectares — about 7.8 km², or roughly 86 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Dabgaon, about 1 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Saoli (सावली) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 206 m above sea level At Virkhal Chak's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Virkhal Chak is in the Gaydongari (गायडोंगरी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Gaydongari
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Virkhal Chak compares
By population, Virkhal Chak ranks #58 of 94 inhabited villages in Sawali taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Virkhal Chak ranks
| Ranked by | Virkhal Chak | In Chandrapur district | In Maharashtra | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 668 | 745 of 1,454 (tied) | 27,420 of 40,209 (tied)above 32% | 693 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 163 | 768 of 1,454 (tied) | 25,870 of 40,209 (tied)above 35% | 175 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 71.5% | 996 of 1,454 (tied) | 28,954 of 40,209 (tied)above 28% | 74.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 959 per 1,000 males | 772 of 1,452 (tied) | 18,690 of 40,152 (tied)above 53% | 964 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.10 per household | 533 of 1,454 (tied) | 31,594 of 40,209 (tied)above 21% | 4.00 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 86.1 per km² | 1,178 of 1,450 | 34,330 of 39,529 (tied)above 13% | 165.1 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 61.7% | 503 of 1,454 (tied) | 5,619 of 40,209 (tied)above 86% | 59.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Virkhal Chak
In Chandrapur district
- NandaraChimur, Chandrapur734 people · 72.2% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 4.03 per householdCompare →
- Dudhawahi ChakBrahmapuri, Chandrapur644 people · 72.8% literate · 975 per 1,000 · 4.15 per householdCompare →
- Chak Chintaldhaba No.2Pombhurna, Chandrapur610 people · 72.6% literate · 968 per 1,000 · 4.27 per householdCompare →
- Belgata MalMul, Chandrapur633 people · 70.4% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 4.31 per householdCompare →
- Satara RithChimur, Chandrapur597 people · 69.9% literate · 977 per 1,000 · 4.03 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Maharashtra
- Tupdal Kh.Mukhed, Nanded706 people · 71.6% literate · 967 per 1,000 · 4.13 per householdCompare →
- JaitpurShirpur, Dhule697 people · 70.8% literate · 958 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- BondalaHingoli, Hingoli728 people · 71.5% literate · 957 per 1,000 · 4.21 per householdCompare →
- DeolikalaKuhi, Nagpur751 people · 72.5% literate · 951 per 1,000 · 4.13 per householdCompare →
- WaghaleChalisgaon, Jalgaon590 people · 72.4% literate · 967 per 1,000 · 4.10 per householdCompare →
Compare Virkhal Chak with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Virkhal Chak had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Page completeness · 1/5
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Villages sharing pincode 441225
Other villages in Sawali taluka
View all 111 →Virkhal Chak — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Maharashtra's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 668Census 2011
- Male / female
- 341 / 327
- Households
- 163
- People per home
- 4.1
- Literacy rate
- 71.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 412
- Work participation
- 61.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Virkhal Chak on the map
Virkhal Chak · 20.1577° N, 79.8835° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Virkhal Chak's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postNearest services to Virkhal Chak
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Virkhal Chak's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchState Bank of India · 13 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeNimgaon Branch Post Office · 3.1 km (straight line) · PIN 441215 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 12 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Nimgaon · 2.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Virkhal Chak
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Nimgaon · Primary health centre2.8 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Virkhal Chak
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Virkhal Chak's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices961 in Chandrapur district
Post office · 3.1 km away (straight line)
Post office · 4 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.8 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics455 in Chandrapur district
Primary / community health centre · 2.8 km away (straight line)
Nimgaon
Primary / community health centre · 4.7 km away (straight line)
Pardi Kupi
Primary / community health centre · 5.5 km away (straight line)
Near Mahalaxmi Electronics
Schools & anganwadis44 in Chandrapur district
Colleges & universities12 in Chandrapur district
University · 8.7 km away (straight line)
MIDC, Gadchiroli
- Agriculture College (Old Premises)
College · 11 km away (straight line)
- Agriculture College
College · 11 km away (straight line)
Chandrapur Road, Sonegav, Gadchiroli
Police & fire stations11 in Chandrapur district
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Chandrapur district
District Collectorate · 10 km away (straight line)
Police Headquarter Road, Complex, Gadchiroli
- Collector Office
District Collectorate · 10 km away (straight line)
- Sub-Registrar Office Chamorshi
Sub-Registrar office · 23 km away (straight line)
Government offices35 in Chandrapur district
- Samaj Kalyan Building- II
Government office · 10 km away (straight line)
Government office · 10 km away (straight line)
Police Headquater Road, Complex, Gadchiroli
- District Court Gadchiroli
Court · 10 km away (straight line)
Temples25 in Chandrapur district
Churches3 in Chandrapur district
Mosques6 in Chandrapur district
Other places of worship13 in Chandrapur district
Transport129 in Chandrapur district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 12 km away (straight line)
- Gadchiroli Main Bus Stand
Bus station · 14 km away (straight line)
- Rajoli
Railway station · 21 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services2 in Chandrapur district
Community places38 in Chandrapur district
- District Indoor Stadium
Sports ground / stadium · 14 km away (straight line)
Sports ground / stadium · 14 km away (straight line)
Potegaon Road, Gadchiroli
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People often ask about Virkhal Chak
Where is Virkhal Chak located?
Virkhal Chak is a village in Sawali taluka of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.
Which district is Virkhal Chak in?
Virkhal Chak is in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
Which gram panchayat does Virkhal Chak belong to?
Virkhal Chak comes under the Gaydongari gram panchayat.
How is Virkhal Chak written in the local script?
Virkhal Chak is written विरखल चक.
What is the pincode of Virkhal Chak?
The pincode of Virkhal Chak, Sawali, Chandrapur is 441225.
What is the population of Virkhal Chak?
As per the 2011 Census, Virkhal Chak had a population of 668 (341 males and 327 females).
How many households are there in Virkhal Chak?
Virkhal Chak had 163 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Virkhal Chak?
Virkhal Chak covers about 776 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Virkhal Chak?
The literacy rate of Virkhal Chak was 71.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Virkhal Chak?
Virkhal Chak had 959 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Virkhal Chak in?
Virkhal Chak is in the Gadchiroli - Chimur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Virkhal Chak?
Dr. Kirsan Namdeo (Indian National Congress) won the Gadchiroli - Chimur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Virkhal Chak, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Virkhal Chak in?
Virkhal Chak is in the Brahmapuri assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Virkhal Chak?
Vijay Namdeorao Wadettiwar (Indian National Congress) won the Brahmapuri assembly seat, which includes Virkhal Chak, in 2024.
Which development block is Virkhal Chak in?
Virkhal Chak is in the Saoli (सावली) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Virkhal Chak?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Virkhal Chak is 540907 and its Census 2011 village code is 540907.
Which villages are near Virkhal Chak?
Villages near Virkhal Chak include Dabgaon (1.0 km), Belgaon (1.6 km), Navegaon Tukum (1.7 km), Chak Virkhal Tola (2.0 km), Nimgaon (2.8 km).
What is the population of Virkhal Chak in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Virkhal Chak's Census 2011 population of 668 by Maharashtra's official RGI projection (+15.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 770 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Virkhal Chak?
The sarpanch of Virkhal Chak has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (10 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026): 27.4 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 9.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chandrapur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 400 | 1,000 | 500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 800 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Chilly Capsicum | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 2,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 2,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton · Desi | APMC Varora | 8,800 | 9,100 | 8,950 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Chandrapur(Ganjwad) | 1,000 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Virkhal Chak's shops. Best mandi price near Virkhal Chak →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026