Devli - Talaja, Bhavnagar
Devli is a village situated in the Talaja taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talaja and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Devli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Devli is 516618. The village covers a total geographical area of 1086.06 hectares and falls under the 364140 pincode. Talaja is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Devli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talaja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Devli
As per Census 2011, Devli village has a total population of 4,815 people, consisting of 2,440 males and 2,375 females. The village has 821 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 671 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,923 literate and 1,892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Devli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,815 | 2,440 | 2,375 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 671 | 365 | 306 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 112 | 57 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 2,923 | 1,706 | 1,217 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,892 | 734 | 1,158 |
Nearby Villages of Devli
Devli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Devli
Devli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talaja to Devli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Devli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Devli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Devli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Devli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Devli
Where is Devli located?
Devli village is located in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Devli?
Devli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Devli?
The pincode of Devli is 364140.
What is the population of Devli?
Devli has a total population of 4,815, including 2,440 males and 2,375 females.
How many households are there in Devli?
There are 821 households in Devli.
What is the literacy rate in Devli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devli is 60.71%. Male literacy is 69.92% and female literacy is 51.24%.