Deoghar - Alibag, Raigad

Deoghar is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Alibag and around 19 km from Alibag. Varande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deoghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deoghar is 554174. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.64 hectares and falls under the 402204 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Deoghar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alibag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deoghar

As per Census 2011, Deoghar village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 461 males and 432 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 687 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population893461432
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025250
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population687382305
Illiterate Population20679127

Nearby Villages of Deoghar

Deoghar 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)
VarandeNorth-West1.39 km
AndoshiEast1.62 km
UsarNorth1.63 km
ChoulSouth-West2.08 km
PazarWest2.34 km
ChinchotiSouth-East2.49 km
KhanavNorth2.57 km
MalyanNorth-East2.58 km
SuraiNorth-West3.04 km
BhadaneNorth-West3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deoghar

Deoghar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 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 Alibag to Deoghar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Deoghar is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deoghar

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

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

Health Facilities in Deoghar

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

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

FAQs about Deoghar

Where is Deoghar located?

Deoghar village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deoghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Deoghar is Varande.

What is the pincode of Deoghar?

The pincode of Deoghar is 402204.

What is the population of Deoghar?

Deoghar has a total population of 893, including 461 males and 432 females.

How many households are there in Deoghar?

There are 202 households in Deoghar.

What is the literacy rate in Deoghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deoghar is 76.93%. Male literacy is 82.86% and female literacy is 70.60%.