Devgav - Amalner, Jalgaon

Devgav is a village situated in the Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amalner and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Deogaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Devgav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devgav is 527465. The village covers a total geographical area of 575 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Amalner is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Devgav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devgav

According to the 2011 Census, Devgav village had a total population of 1,988 people, including 1,043 males and 945 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Devgav

Devgav 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 Devgav

Devgav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takarkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalner to Devgav is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Devgav is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devgav

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

Health Facilities in Devgav

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

FAQs about Devgav