Devkheda - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Devkheda is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Devkheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devkheda is 456247. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.6 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Devkheda 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 Devkheda

As per Census 2011, Devkheda village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 561 males and 511 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Devkheda

Devkheda 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 Devkheda

Devkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Devkheda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Devkheda is about 94 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 Devkheda

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

Health Facilities in Devkheda

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

FAQs about Devkheda