Devergud - Arakera, Raichur

Devergud is a village situated in the Arakera taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Devadurga and around 85 km from Raichur. Jeerabandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devergud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devergud is 600581. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.4 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Devergud

According to the 2011 Census, Devergud village had a total population of 611 people, including 292 males and 319 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.44%, with male literacy at 46.69% and female literacy at 34.51%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

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

Nearby Villages of Devergud

Devergud 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 Devergud

Devergud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Devergud is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Devergud is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devergud

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

Health Facilities in Devergud

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

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