Dewada Village - Rajura, Chandrapur

Dewada is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Dewada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewada is 541853. The village covers a total geographical area of 1198.15 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dewada

As per Census 2011, Dewada village has a total population of 2,861 people, consisting of 1,388 males and 1,473 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,745 literate and 1,116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 827 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewada

Dewada 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 Dewada

Dewada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wirur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Dewada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Dewada is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewada

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

Health Facilities in Dewada

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

FAQs about Dewada