Dewasi

Dewasi is a village located in Katoria subdivision of Banka district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Katoria (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Banka. As per 2009 stats, Dewasi village is also a gram panchayat.

Dewasi has its own place in the vibrant Banka region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dewasi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewasi is 241970. The village spans a total geographical area of 721 hectares. Deoghar(jharkhand) is nearest town to Dewasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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Population of Dewasi

Below is a concise population overview of Dewasi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,470 773 697
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 260 122 138
Scheduled Castes (SC) 167 88 79
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 140 67 73
Literate Population 628 434 194
Illiterate Population 842 339 503

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dewasi village:

  • The total population of Dewasi village is around 1,470, including approximately 773 males and 697 females, with a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 260 children aged 0–6 years in Dewasi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dewasi village has 167 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 140 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dewasi village is about 42.72%, with male literacy at 56.14% and female literacy at 27.83%.
  • There are around 286 households in Dewasi village.

Connectivity of Dewasi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dewasi. As per the 2011 stats, Dewasi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dewasi

Knowing the nearby villages of Dewasi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dewasi.

Bhairopur Kolhua Tilaiya Kurna Paprewa Bhalua Khutwa Tola Udaipura Tola Paprewa Kalan Tola Kurumtanr Tola Paprewa Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewasi

Where is Dewasi located?
Dewasi village is situated in Katoria Subdivision, within the Banka district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dewasi?
Dewasi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Dewasi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dewasi is 1,470, with 773 males and 697 females.
How many households are there in Dewasi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dewasi village has a total of 286 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dewasi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dewasi is 42.72%. The male literacy rate is 56.14%, while the female literacy rate is 27.83%.