Devalegavhan - Jafrabad, Jalna

Devalegavhan is a village situated in the Jafrabad tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Jafferabad and around 30 km from Jalna. Delegavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devalegavhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devalegavhan is 547517. The village covers a total geographical area of 1972 hectares and falls under the 431215 pincode. Jalna is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Devalegavhan

As per Census 2011, Devalegavhan village has a total population of 3,256 people, consisting of 1,644 males and 1,612 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,829 literate and 1,427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 798 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2561,6441,612
Child Population (0–6 yrs)393203190
Scheduled Castes (SC)798423375
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326666
Literate Population1,8291,082747
Illiterate Population1,427562865

Nearby Villages of Devalegavhan

Devalegavhan 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)
UmarkhedaSouth-West3.32 km
ButkhedaSouth-East3.66 km
PokhariSouth-East4.01 km
GadegavhanNorth4.08 km
DongaonSouth4.34 km
Palaskheda PimpaleNorth-West4.42 km
AkoladevEast4.50 km
AmbewadiNorth4.78 km
LongaonSouth-West5.76 km
WadhonaEast6.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devalegavhan

Devalegavhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 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 Jalna to Devalegavhan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devalegavhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Devalegavhan

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

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

FAQs about Devalegavhan

Where is Devalegavhan located?

Devalegavhan village is located in Jafrabad Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devalegavhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Devalegavhan is Delegavan.

What is the pincode of Devalegavhan?

The pincode of Devalegavhan is 431215.

What is the population of Devalegavhan?

Devalegavhan has a total population of 3,256, including 1,644 males and 1,612 females.

How many households are there in Devalegavhan?

There are 629 households in Devalegavhan.

What is the literacy rate in Devalegavhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devalegavhan is 56.17%. Male literacy is 65.82% and female literacy is 46.34%.