Dewada - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Dewada is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Umarwahi serves as the Village Panchayat for Dewada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewada is 540998. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.12 hectares and falls under the 441222 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Dewada

According to the 2011 Census, Dewada village had a total population of 309 people, including 164 males and 145 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Dewada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Dewada is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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