Devanagar - Lonar, Buldhana
Devanagar is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Lonar and around 96 km from Buldana. Kingaon Jattu serves as the Village Panchayat for Devanagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Devanagar is 529522. The village covers a total geographical area of 859 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Devanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindkhed Raja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Devanagar
According to the 2011 Census, Devanagar village had a total population of 862 people, including 447 males and 415 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.34%, with male literacy at 76.67% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 862 | 447 | 415 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 150 | 87 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 451 | 276 | 175 |
| Illiterate Population | 411 | 171 | 240 |
Nearby Villages of Devanagar
Devanagar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Devanagar
Devanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Devanagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Devanagar is about 96 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 Devanagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Devanagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Devanagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devanagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Devanagar
Where is Devanagar located?
Devanagar village is located in Lonar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Devanagar?
The Village Panchayat of Devanagar is Kingaon Jattu.
What is the pincode of Devanagar?
The pincode of Devanagar is 443302.
What is the population of Devanagar?
Devanagar had a total population of 862, including 447 males and 415 females.
How many households are there in Devanagar?
Devanagar had 165 households.
What is the literacy rate in Devanagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devanagar was 63.34%. Male literacy was 76.67% and female literacy was 49.72%.