Deoriganj - Gairatganj, Raisen

Deoriganj is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Devriganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deoriganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deoriganj is 484009. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Deoriganj

As per Census 2011, Deoriganj village has a total population of 828 people, consisting of 434 males and 394 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 580 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population828434394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1436875
Scheduled Castes (SC)251132119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351322
Literate Population580333247
Illiterate Population248101147

Nearby Villages of Deoriganj

Deoriganj 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)
KhamkhedaNorth-West1.62 km
KhumariSouth-West1.80 km
MahunaEast2.00 km
Rampura KhurdWest2.00 km
KahulaNorth-East2.79 km
GailpurSouth-West2.83 km
MadanpurNorth-West3.26 km
BhanwargarhSouth3.26 km
SayeedpurNorth3.59 km
Sihora KhurdSouth-West4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deoriganj

Deoriganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Deoriganj is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Deoriganj is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deoriganj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Deoriganj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Deoriganj

Where is Deoriganj located?

Deoriganj village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deoriganj?

The Gram Panchayat of Deoriganj is Devriganj.

What is the pincode of Deoriganj?

The pincode of Deoriganj is 464884.

What is the population of Deoriganj?

Deoriganj has a total population of 828, including 434 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Deoriganj?

There are 166 households in Deoriganj.

What is the literacy rate in Deoriganj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deoriganj is 70.05%. Male literacy is 76.73% and female literacy is 62.69%.