Devipur Village - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Devipur is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Harangarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devipur is 448272. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Devipur

As per Census 2011, Devipur village has a total population of 662 people, consisting of 352 males and 310 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 438 literate and 224 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Devipur

Devipur 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 Devipur

Devipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Devipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Devipur is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devipur

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

Health Facilities in Devipur

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

FAQs about Devipur