Devada - Patan, Durg

Devada is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Dewada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devada is 442677. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.39 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Devada

According to the 2011 Census, Devada village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 889 males and 881 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 69.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Devada

Devada 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 Devada

Devada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gcab, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Devada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Devada is about 27 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 Devada

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

Health Facilities in Devada

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

FAQs about Devada