Dewatgal - Sirwar, Raichur

Dewatgal is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from Manvi and around 55 km from Raichur. Ballatagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewatgal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewatgal is 600947. The village covers a total geographical area of 730.27 hectares and falls under the 584120 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dewatgal

As per Census 2011, Dewatgal village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 463 males and 516 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 488 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population979463516
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1819091
Scheduled Castes (SC)512625
Scheduled Tribes (ST)488226262
Literate Population377210167
Illiterate Population602253349

Nearby Villages of Dewatgal

Dewatgal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkabadardinniNorth-West1.85 km
Hire-badardinniSouth-East2.79 km
GoldinniNorth2.85 km
PotapurNorth-West3.68 km
NugdoniNorth-East4.00 km
Chikka HanagiWest4.07 km
BagalwadSouth4.67 km
BallatgiEast6.17 km
Patakam DoddiNorth6.19 km
Hire HanagiWest6.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewatgal

Dewatgal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Dewatgal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Dewatgal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewatgal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dewatgal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dewatgal

Where is Dewatgal located?

Dewatgal village is located in Sirwar Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewatgal?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewatgal is Ballatagi.

What is the pincode of Dewatgal?

The pincode of Dewatgal is 584120.

What is the population of Dewatgal?

Dewatgal has a total population of 979, including 463 males and 516 females.

How many households are there in Dewatgal?

There are 199 households in Dewatgal.

What is the literacy rate in Dewatgal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewatgal is 38.51%. Male literacy is 45.36% and female literacy is 32.36%.