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

As per Census 2011, Devak village has a total population of 1,683 people, consisting of 887 males and 796 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 374 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,683887796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253140113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1447569
Scheduled Tribes (ST)374216158
Literate Population959558401
Illiterate Population724329395

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Basant PurNorth-East2.96 km
DeoliEast3.23 km
LangarSouth-West4.11 km
PatraraSouth-West4.85 km
BharakhEast6.31 km
MawaSouth-West6.32 km
Kote JagirSouth-East6.42 km
RansooNorth-East6.47 km
MarcholaSouth-West7.29 km
Sadheri JagirSouth-East7.69 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Devak

Where is Devak located?

Devak village is located in Sunderbani Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devak?

Devak is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Devak?

The pincode of Devak is 185203.

What is the population of Devak?

Devak has a total population of 1,683, including 887 males and 796 females.

How many households are there in Devak?

There are 386 households in Devak.

What is the literacy rate in Devak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devak is 56.98%. Male literacy is 62.91% and female literacy is 50.38%.