Devsara - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Devsara is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Deosara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devsara is 538877. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.71 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Devsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Armori Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devsara

As per Census 2011, Devsara village has a total population of 508 people, consisting of 250 males and 258 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 329 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 428 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population508250258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693732
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)428207221
Literate Population329178151
Illiterate Population17972107

Nearby Villages of Devsara

Devsara 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)
JaisingtolaEast2.01 km
FariNorth-West2.03 km
MurmadiSouth-East2.08 km
NavezariWest2.34 km
KolharbodiSouth2.38 km
UbdaliNorth-East2.71 km
IruptolaSouth2.76 km
MalewadaNorth-East2.84 km
SatitolaSouth-West3.17 km
KhambalaSouth-West3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devsara

Devsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Devsara is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Devsara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devsara

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

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

Health Facilities in Devsara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devsara 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 >10 km

FAQs about Devsara

Where is Devsara located?

Devsara village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Devsara is Deosara.

What is the pincode of Devsara?

The pincode of Devsara is 442606.

What is the population of Devsara?

Devsara has a total population of 508, including 250 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Devsara?

There are 120 households in Devsara.

What is the literacy rate in Devsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devsara is 64.76%. Male literacy is 71.20% and female literacy is 58.53%.