Devghar Village - Mawal, Pune

Devghar is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Waksai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devghar is 555945. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.08 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Lonavala is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Devghar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Devghar

As per Census 2011, Devghar village has a total population of 1,161 people, consisting of 612 males and 549 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,161 612 549
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 155 87 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 18 8 10
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 59 31 28
Literate Population 804 462 342
Illiterate Population 357 150 207

Nearby Villages of Devghar

Devghar 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
VehergaonNorth-East1.66 km
KarlaSouth-East2.17 km
DahivaliNorth-East2.33 km
ShilataneEast3.78 km
BhajeSouth4.15 km
PatanSouth-East4.47 km
AundholiSouth4.88 km
DudhivareSouth4.97 km
Takave Kh.East5.27 km
Aundhe Kh.South-West5.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devghar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Devghar. The nearest railway station is Malavli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonavala to Devghar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Devghar 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 Devghar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Devghar

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

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

FAQs about Devghar

Where is Devghar located?

Devghar village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Devghar is Waksai.

What is the pincode of Devghar?

The pincode of Devghar is 410405.

What is the population of Devghar?

Devghar has a total population of 1,161, including 612 males and 549 females.

How many households are there in Devghar?

There are 222 households in Devghar.

What is the literacy rate in Devghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devghar is 69.25%. Male literacy is 75.49% and female literacy is 62.30%.