Devpur - Khirkiya, Harda

Devpur is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Nagawamaal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devpur is 486533. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.98 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Devpur

According to the 2011 Census, Devpur village had a total population of 851 people, including 439 males and 412 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.14%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 49.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 413.

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

Nearby Villages of Devpur

Devpur 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 Devpur

Devpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Devpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Devpur 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 Devpur

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

Health Facilities in Devpur

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

FAQs about Devpur