Devtak - Nagbhid, Chandrapur

Devtak is a village situated in the Nagbhid tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Nagbhir and around 122 km from Chandrapur. Khadaki Panholi serves as the Village Panchayat for Devtak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devtak is 540645. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 441205 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Devtak

According to the 2011 Census, Devtak village had a total population of 377 people, including 197 males and 180 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 66.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Population377197180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412021
Scheduled Castes (SC)773839
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population252147105
Illiterate Population1255075

Nearby Villages of Devtak

Devtak 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)
PanjareparSouth1.14 km
ChikmaraSouth-West1.68 km
Balapur Kh.North-East1.82 km
KordhaSouth2.10 km
MhasaliNorth-West2.27 km
VilamWest2.29 km
PanholiEast2.79 km
KirmitiSouth-East2.90 km
Chikhal ParsodiWest3.02 km
Mendha KirmitiSouth-East3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devtak

Devtak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Devtak is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Devtak is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devtak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Devtak

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

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

FAQs about Devtak

Where is Devtak located?

Devtak village is located in Nagbhid Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Devtak?

The Village Panchayat of Devtak is Khadaki Panholi.

What is the pincode of Devtak?

The pincode of Devtak is 441205.

What is the population of Devtak?

Devtak had a total population of 377, including 197 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Devtak?

Devtak had 106 households.

What is the literacy rate in Devtak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devtak was 75.00%. Male literacy was 83.05% and female literacy was 66.04%.