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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Apr. 21, 2021
Jul. 31, 2020
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2021    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-8777    
Entity Registrant Name VIRCO MFG. CORPORATION    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 95-1613718    
Entity Address, Address Line One 2027 Harpers Way    
Entity Address, City or Town Torrance    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 90501    
City Area Code 310    
Local Phone Number 533-0474    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value    
Trading Symbol VIRC    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 30
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   15,918,642  
Entity Central Index Key 0000751365    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY