Devkachha - Kailaras, Morena

Devkachha is a village situated in the Kailaras tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kailaras and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Khiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devkachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devkachha is 452569. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 476224 pincode. Kailaras is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Devkachha

As per Census 2011, Devkachha village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 360 males and 332 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population692360332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)905337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1356966
Literate Population368227141
Illiterate Population324133191

Nearby Villages of Devkachha

Devkachha 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)
SingacholiNorth0.85 km
KhiriNorth-West1.52 km
BilauaNorth-East2.12 km
BarouliNorth2.12 km
BhurawaliWest2.44 km
SagoriaSouth2.50 km
KondaSouth-West2.91 km
BalheraNorth-West2.99 km
TilonjariEast3.27 km
KattoliWest3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devkachha

Devkachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kailaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kailaras to Devkachha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Devkachha is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devkachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Devkachha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Devkachha

Where is Devkachha located?

Devkachha village is located in Kailaras Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devkachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Devkachha is Khiri.

What is the pincode of Devkachha?

The pincode of Devkachha is 476224.

What is the population of Devkachha?

Devkachha has a total population of 692, including 360 males and 332 females.

How many households are there in Devkachha?

There are 139 households in Devkachha.

What is the literacy rate in Devkachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devkachha is 53.18%. Male literacy is 63.06% and female literacy is 42.47%.