Dewan

Dewan is a village located in Gudri subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 58km away from sub-district headquarter West Singhbhum (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Gulikera is the gram panchayat of Dewan village.

Here you can discover what makes Dewan unique in its vibrant Gudri-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Dewan’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 Dewan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewan is 376957. The village spans a total geographical area of 218 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833105. Gudri is nearest town to Dewan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dewan 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 Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dewan

Population of Dewan

According to the 2011 Census, Dewan has a total population of about 632, with approximately 315 males and 317 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 493. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.18%, with male literacy at about 49.21% and female literacy near 19.24%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dewan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dewan

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

Nearby Villages of Dewan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewan