Devgarh - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Devgarh is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Devgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devgarh is 456209. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.45 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Devgarh

As per Census 2011, Devgarh village has a total population of 1,390 people, consisting of 748 males and 642 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 644 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Devgarh

Devgarh 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 Devgarh

Devgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Burhpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Devgarh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Devgarh is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devgarh

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

Health Facilities in Devgarh

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

FAQs about Devgarh