Devasamudra - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Devasamudra is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dhevasamudra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devasamudra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devasamudra is 605174. The village covers a total geographical area of 1476.43 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Devasamudra

As per Census 2011, Devasamudra village has a total population of 2,468 people, consisting of 1,247 males and 1,221 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,576 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 975 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 355 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Devasamudra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Devasamudra

Devasamudra 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 Devasamudra

Devasamudra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Devasamudra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Devasamudra is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devasamudra

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

Health Facilities in Devasamudra

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

FAQs about Devasamudra