Dewapur - Barauli, Gopalganj

Dewapur is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Devapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewapur is 231085. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.2 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dewapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dewapur

As per Census 2011, Dewapur village has a total population of 8,858 people, consisting of 4,573 males and 4,285 females. The village has 1,442 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,360 literate and 3,498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 839 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dewapur

Dewapur 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 Dewapur

Dewapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Dewapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dewapur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewapur

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

Health Facilities in Dewapur

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

FAQs about Dewapur