Deva - Penugonda, West Godavari

Deva is a village situated in the Penugonda mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penugonda and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Deva village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deva is 588684. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 534123 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Deva village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Deva

According to the 2011 Census, Deva village had a total population of 2,946 people, including 1,513 males and 1,433 females, living in 833 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 71.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Deva

Deva 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 Deva

Deva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Deva is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Deva is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deva

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

Health Facilities in Deva

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

FAQs about Deva