Dewas - Sirmour, Rewa

Dewas is a village situated in the Sirmour tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirmour and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Dewas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewas is 465517. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.74 hectares and falls under the 486441 pincode. Sirmour is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dewas

As per Census 2011, Dewas village has a total population of 3,328 people, consisting of 1,651 males and 1,677 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,911 literate and 1,417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 178 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3281,6511,677
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426224202
Scheduled Castes (SC)438227211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1788692
Literate Population1,9111,124787
Illiterate Population1,417527890

Nearby Villages of Dewas

Dewas 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)
BahiwarEast1.85 km
MalaNorth1.92 km
BaraWest2.06 km
AtarailaWest2.07 km
HatariNorth-East2.40 km
SigaiNorth-West3.10 km
KanatoriNorth3.16 km
BilaraNorth-East3.19 km
DhodhiNorth-East3.21 km
AtarailaSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewas

Dewas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirmour to Dewas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Dewas is about 35 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 Dewas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dewas

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

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

FAQs about Dewas

Where is Dewas located?

Dewas village is located in Sirmour Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewas?

Dewas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dewas?

The pincode of Dewas is 486441.

What is the population of Dewas?

Dewas has a total population of 3,328, including 1,651 males and 1,677 females.

How many households are there in Dewas?

There are 698 households in Dewas.

What is the literacy rate in Dewas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewas is 57.42%. Male literacy is 68.08% and female literacy is 46.93%.