Dewan Chak - Nautan, Siwan

Dewan Chak is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Murarpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewan Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewan Chak is 231282. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dewan Chak

As per Census 2011, Dewan Chak village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 276 males and 251 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 219 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewan Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population527276251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774037
Literate Population308194114
Illiterate Population21982137

Nearby Villages of Dewan Chak

Dewan Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EkdangaNorth-East0.94 km
JagdishpurNorth-West1.13 km
MurarpattiSouth-East1.59 km
BasdewaSouth-West1.63 km
Sariswa GosainNorth-East1.80 km
BaraipattiSouth1.82 km
TaliSouth-West2.01 km
Rani SariswaNorth2.08 km
Bhavani ChhaparSouth-West2.21 km
KharauniNorth-West2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewan Chak

Dewan Chak 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 Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Dewan Chak is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Dewan Chak is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewan Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dewan Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dewan Chak

Where is Dewan Chak located?

Dewan Chak village is located in Nautan Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewan Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewan Chak is Murarpatti.

What is the pincode of Dewan Chak?

The pincode of Dewan Chak is 841243.

What is the population of Dewan Chak?

Dewan Chak has a total population of 527, including 276 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Dewan Chak?

There are 74 households in Dewan Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Dewan Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewan Chak is 58.44%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 45.42%.