Dewadand - Khadganva, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B)

Dewadand is a village situated in the Khadganva tehsil of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Khadganva and around 50 km from Baikunthpur. Devadnad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewadand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewadand is 431742. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.74 hectares and falls under the 497449 pincode. Chirmiri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dewadand

According to the 2011 Census, Dewadand village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 670 males and 604 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.98%, with male literacy at 74.50% and female literacy at 49.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 733.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewadand

Dewadand 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 Dewadand

Dewadand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirmiri to Dewadand is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Dewadand is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewadand

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

Health Facilities in Dewadand

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

FAQs about Dewadand