Devakanhe - Roha, Raigad

Devakanhe is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Roha Ashtami and around 53 km from Alibag. Devkanhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devakanhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devakanhe is 554367. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.93 hectares and falls under the 402304 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Devakanhe

As per Census 2011, Devakanhe village has a total population of 1,301 people, consisting of 678 males and 623 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 921 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Devakanhe

Devakanhe 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 Devakanhe

Devakanhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Devakanhe is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Devakanhe is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devakanhe

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

Health Facilities in Devakanhe

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

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