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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Devakanhe village had a total population of 1,301 people, including 678 males and 623 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.26%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 68.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

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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