Devastan Megthe - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Devastan Megthe is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devastan Megthe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devastan Megthe is 603864. The village covers a total geographical area of 7.14 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Devastan Megthe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devastan Megthe

As per Census 2011, Devastan Megthe village has a total population of 8 people, consisting of 4 males and 4 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 6 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Devastan Megthe are given below:

Nearby Villages of Devastan Megthe

Devastan Megthe 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 Devastan Megthe

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Devastan Megthe. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Devastan Megthe is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Devastan Megthe is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devastan Megthe

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

Health Facilities in Devastan Megthe

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

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