Devkara - Ahmadpur, Latur

Devkara is a village situated in the Ahmadpur tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ahmadpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Devkara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devkara is 560290. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.77 hectares and falls under the 413515 pincode. Ahamandpur is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Devkara

According to the 2011 Census, Devkara village had a total population of 1,753 people, including 922 males and 831 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Devkara

Devkara 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 Devkara

Devkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pangaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahamandpur to Devkara is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Devkara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devkara

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

Health Facilities in Devkara

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

FAQs about Devkara