Virajpet, also spelled Virajapete, is a town located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, a state in southern India. It serves as the primary town of the Virajpet taluka situated in the southern portion of the district and shares a border with the state of Kerala.
The name of the town originates from its founder, Dodda Vira Rajendra. It is positioned within a region characterized by its proximity to the neighboring state and its administrative role within the Kodagu district.