Devghar - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Devghar village had a total population of 1,161 people, including 612 males and 549 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.92%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Devghar