Dewari - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Dewari is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Devrimajra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewari is 468214. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.54 hectares and falls under the 484555 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dewari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dewari

As per Census 2011, Dewari village has a total population of 1,502 people, consisting of 751 males and 751 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 764 literate and 738 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 619 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,502751751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)257131126
Scheduled Castes (SC)834637
Scheduled Tribes (ST)619298321
Literate Population764458306
Illiterate Population738293445

Nearby Villages of Dewari

Dewari 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)
DewdandiWest1.75 km
MasurpaniNorth-East1.80 km
DagdauwaSouth2.19 km
LahangiSouth-West2.24 km
HadhaNorth2.41 km
Mahura (ct)South-East2.56 km
MahuriNorth-West2.65 km
MohagwanEast2.78 km
BijauraNorth3.41 km
Deori AmhaiSouth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewari

Dewari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Dewari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Dewari is about 36 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 Dewari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dewari

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

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

FAQs about Dewari

Where is Dewari located?

Dewari village is located in Nowrozabad Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewari?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewari is Devrimajra.

What is the pincode of Dewari?

The pincode of Dewari is 484555.

What is the population of Dewari?

Dewari has a total population of 1,502, including 751 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Dewari?

There are 405 households in Dewari.

What is the literacy rate in Dewari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewari is 50.87%. Male literacy is 60.99% and female literacy is 40.75%.