Devigere - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Devigere is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devigere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devigere is 605832. The village covers a total geographical area of 1246.14 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Devigere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devigere

According to the 2011 Census, Devigere village had a total population of 1,875 people, including 953 males and 922 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 74.08% and female literacy at 59.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,088, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Devigere

Devigere 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 Devigere

Devigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Devigere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Devigere is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devigere

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

Health Facilities in Devigere

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

FAQs about Devigere