Dewarjan - Udgir, Latur

Dewarjan is a village situated in the Udgir tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udgir and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Dewarjan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewarjan is 561003. The village covers a total geographical area of 2425 hectares and falls under the 413517 pincode. Udgir is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dewarjan

As per Census 2011, Dewarjan village has a total population of 4,329 people, consisting of 2,250 males and 2,079 females. The village has 887 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 629 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,727 literate and 1,602 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,028 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3292,2502,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)629326303
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,028555473
Scheduled Tribes (ST)274142132
Literate Population2,7271,5751,152
Illiterate Population1,602675927

Nearby Villages of Dewarjan

Dewarjan 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)
HanmantwadiSouth-West1.74 km
GangapurNorth-West2.69 km
BhakaskhedaNorth2.89 km
ChighaliNorth-East2.89 km
DhotarwadiSouth-East2.91 km
Gurdhal (her)South3.99 km
ArasnalSouth-East4.18 km
MahadevwadiWest4.58 km
KarkheliNorth-East4.65 km
KarwandiWest4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewarjan

Dewarjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumtha Khurd, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 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 Udgir to Dewarjan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Dewarjan is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewarjan

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

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

Health Facilities in Dewarjan

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

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

FAQs about Dewarjan

Where is Dewarjan located?

Dewarjan village is located in Udgir Tehsil, Latur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewarjan?

Dewarjan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dewarjan?

The pincode of Dewarjan is 413517.

What is the population of Dewarjan?

Dewarjan has a total population of 4,329, including 2,250 males and 2,079 females.

How many households are there in Dewarjan?

There are 887 households in Dewarjan.

What is the literacy rate in Dewarjan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewarjan is 62.99%. Male literacy is 70.00% and female literacy is 55.41%.