Dewakar - Sargaon, Mungeli

Dewakar is a village situated in the Sargaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from Pathariya and around 38 km from Bilaspur. Dhuma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewakar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewakar is 438488. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.04 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Sargaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dewakar

According to the 2011 Census, Dewakar village had a total population of 561 people, including 273 males and 288 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.24%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 53.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewakar

Dewakar 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 Dewakar

Dewakar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipania, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sargaon to Dewakar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Dewakar is about 38 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 Dewakar

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

Health Facilities in Dewakar

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

FAQs about Dewakar