Dewandih

Dewandih is a village located in Gande subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Gande (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Dasdih is the gram panchayat of Dewandih village.

Here you can discover what makes Dewandih unique in its vibrant Gande-Giridih region. You’ll see Dewandih’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dewandih

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewandih is 351776. The village spans a total geographical area of 121.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 818312. Giridih is nearest town to Dewandih village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dewandih village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dewandih

Population of Dewandih

According to the 2011 Census, Dewandih has a total population of about 659, with approximately 336 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 136 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 52. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.39%, with male literacy at about 62.80% and female literacy near 47.68%. There are around 112 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dewandih's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dewandih

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dewandih. As per the 2011 stats, Dewandih had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dewandih

Knowing the nearby villages of Dewandih helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dewandih.

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