Dervan
About Dervan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dervan village is 565336. Dervan village is located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 81km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Dervan village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 946 hectares. Dervan has a total population of 1,364 peoples, out of which male population is 678 while female population is 686. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dervan village is 76.91% out of which 82.15% males and 71.72% females are literate. There are about 323 houses in dervan village.
When it comes to administration, Dervan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dervan village comes under Chiplun Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Chiplun is nearest town to dervan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
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Population of Dervan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,364 | 678 | 686 |
| Literate Population | 1,049 | 557 | 492 |
| Illiterate Population | 315 | 121 | 194 |
Connectivity of Dervan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dervan
Where is Dervan located?
Dervan village is situated in Chiplun Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dervan?
Dervan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Dervan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dervan is 1,364, with 678 males and 686 females.
How many households are there in Dervan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dervan village has a total of 323 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dervan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dervan is 76.91%. The male literacy rate is 82.15%, while the female literacy rate is 71.72%.