Devla - Bhikangaon, Khargone (West Nimar)

Devla is a village situated in the Bhikangaon tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhikangaon and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Devla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devla is 477401. The village covers a total geographical area of 799.49 hectares and falls under the 451331 pincode. Bhikangaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Devla

According to the 2011 Census, Devla village had a total population of 2,256 people, including 1,140 males and 1,116 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 75.43% and female literacy at 49.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Nearby Villages of Devla

Devla 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 Devla

Public transport in the Devla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairongarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhikangaon to Devla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Devla is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devla

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

Health Facilities in Devla

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

FAQs about Devla