Davana

Davana is a village located in Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Narasimharajapura (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Kanur is the gram panchayat of Davana village.

Here you can discover what makes Davana unique in its vibrant Narasimharajapura-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Davana’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 Davana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Davana is 609090. The village spans a total geographical area of 860.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577127. N.r.pura is nearest town to Davana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Davana

Population of Davana

According to the 2011 Census, Davana has a total population of about 512, with approximately 267 males and 245 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 101 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.07%, with male literacy at about 79.78% and female literacy near 63.67%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Davana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Davana

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

Nearby Villages of Davana

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

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