Deogiri - Sandur, Ballari

Deogiri is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Sandur and around 88 km from Bellary. Devagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogiri is 605010. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.63 hectares and falls under the 583112 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Deogiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deogiri

According to the 2011 Census, Deogiri village had a total population of 3,606 people, including 1,860 males and 1,746 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 89.36% and female literacy at 68.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 840, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 672.

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

Nearby Villages of Deogiri

Deogiri 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 Deogiri

Deogiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Deogiri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Deogiri is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogiri

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

Health Facilities in Deogiri

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

FAQs about Deogiri