Devak - Sunderbani, Rajouri

Devak is a village situated in the Sunderbani tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sunderbani and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Devak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devak is 001616. The village covers a total geographical area of 949 hectares and falls under the 185203 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Devak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Devak

According to the 2011 Census, Devak village had a total population of 1,683 people, including 887 males and 796 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.06%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Devak

Devak 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 Devak

Devak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Devak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Devak is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devak

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

Health Facilities in Devak

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

FAQs about Devak