Devar - Tral, Pulwama
Devar is a village situated in the Tral tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tral and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Diver serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Devar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Devar is 003055. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.6 hectares and falls under the 192123 pincode. Tral is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Devar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tral Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Devar
According to the 2011 Census, Devar village had a total population of 1,326 people, including 708 males and 618 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.23%, with male literacy at 89.37% and female literacy at 63.80%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,326 | 708 | 618 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 78 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 926 | 563 | 363 |
| Illiterate Population | 400 | 145 | 255 |
Nearby Villages of Devar
Devar 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 Devar
Devar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Devar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tral to Devar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Devar 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 Devar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Devar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Devar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Devar
Where is Devar located?
Devar village is located in Tral Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Devar?
The Halqa Panchayat of Devar is Diver.
What is the pincode of Devar?
The pincode of Devar is 192123.
What is the population of Devar?
Devar had a total population of 1,326, including 708 males and 618 females.
How many households are there in Devar?
Devar had 248 households.
What is the literacy rate in Devar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devar was 77.23%. Male literacy was 89.37% and female literacy was 63.80%.