Devgad
Devgad is a Town and Tehsil in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Devgad Block (CD) is 04275. The total area of Devgad Tehsil is 808 km². Devgad has a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Devgad Tehsil
Devgad Tehsil has a total of 98 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Devgad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aadbandar | Munge | Malwan (33 km) |
| 2 | Are | Aare | Malwan (52 km) |
| 3 | Bagamala | Dahibav | Malwan (31 km) |
| 4 | Bagatalavade | Talavade | Malwan (53 km) |
| 5 | Bandegaon | Girye | Rajapur (32 km) |
| 6 | Baparde | Baparde | Rajapur (31 km) |
| 7 | Burabavade | Burbavade | Rajapur (22 km) |
| 8 | Chafed | Chafed | Malwan (58 km) |
| 9 | Chandoshi | Chandoshi | Malwan (56 km) |
| 10 | Chinchwad | Mond | Rajapur (14 km) |
| 11 | Dabhole | Dabhole | Malwan (40 km) |
| 12 | Dahibaon | Dahibav | Malwan (32 km) |
| 13 | Devgad | Deogad | Malwan (45 km) |
| 14 | Dhalavali | Dhalavali | Rajapur (16 km) |
| 15 | Dhoptewadi | Shirgaon | Malwan (49 km) |
| 16 | Elaye | Elaye | Malwan (38 km) |
| 17 | Gadhitamhane | Gadhitamhane | Malwan (55 km) |
| 18 | Gavane | Gawane | Rajapur (16 km) |
| 19 | Girye | Girye | Rajapur (32 km) |
| 20 | Goval | Goval | Rajapur (26 km) |
| 21 | Hadpid | Hadpid | Malwan (56 km) |
| 22 | Hindale | Hindale | Malwan (34 km) |
| 23 | Hurshi | Pural | Rajapur (24 km) |
| 24 | Jamsande | Jamsande | Malwan (43 km) |
| 25 | Juveshwar | Baparde | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 26 | Kalambai | Pural | Rajapur (20 km) |
| 27 | Kalvi | Tembavalli | Malwan (40 km) |
| 28 | Kasaba Waghotan | Waghotan | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 29 | Katvan | Katwan | Malwan (34 km) |
| 30 | Katwaneshwar | Kunkeshwar | Malwan (36 km) |
| 31 | Khudi | Khudi | Malwan (35 km) |
| 32 | Kinjawade | Kinjawade | Malwan (53 km) |
| 33 | Korle | Korle | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 34 | Kotkamte | Kotkamte | Malwan (35 km) |
| 35 | Kunkawan | Kunkavan | Rajapur (27 km) |
| 36 | Kunkeshwar | Kunkeshwar | Malwan (36 km) |
| 37 | Kuvale | Kuwale | Malwan (58 km) |
| 38 | Lingdal | Lingdal | Malwan (36 km) |
| 39 | Mahalunge | Mahalunge | Rajapur (17 km) |
| 40 | Malegaon | Malegaon | Rajapur (16 km) |
| 41 | Malpewadi | Pombhurle | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 42 | Manche | Manche | Rajapur (26 km) |
| 43 | Mithbaon | Mithbav | Malwan (32 km) |
| 44 | Mithmumbari | Mithmumbari | Malwan (37 km) |
| 45 | Mohulgaon | Tirlot | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 46 | Mond | Mond | Rajapur (30 km) |
| 47 | Mondpar | Mondpar | Rajapur (32 km) |
| 48 | Morve | Hindale | Malwan (32 km) |
| 49 | Mouje Waghotan | Waghotan | Rajapur (23 km) |
| 50 | Munage | Munge | Malwan (32 km) |
| 51 | Mutat | Mutat | Rajapur (26 km) |
| 52 | Nad | Nad | Rajapur (19 km) |
| 53 | Nadan | Nadan | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 54 | Naringre | Naringre | Malwan (31 km) |
| 55 | Nimatwadi | Shirgaon | Malwan (58 km) |
| 56 | Ombal | Ombal | Malwan (56 km) |
| 57 | Padel | Padel | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 58 | Padthar | Padthar | Malwan (38 km) |
| 59 | Padvane | Padavane | Rajapur (16 km) |
| 60 | Palekarwadi | Palekarwadi | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 61 | Patgaon | Patgaon | Rajapur (29 km) |
| 62 | Pavnai | Pavanai | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 63 | Pendhari | Pendhari | Rajapur (31 km) |
| 64 | Phanase | Phanase | Rajapur (17 km) |
| 65 | Phanasgaon | Phanasgaon | Rajapur (26 km) |
| 66 | Pombhurle | Pombhurle | Rajapur (15 km) |
| 67 | Poyare | Poyare | Malwan (25 km) |
| 68 | Pural | Pural | Rajapur (30 km) |
| 69 | Rahateshwar | Rahateshwar | Malwan (55 km) |
| 70 | Rameshwar | Rameshwar | Rajapur (32 km) |
| 71 | Rembavali | Kuwale | Malwan (55 km) |
| 72 | Salashi | Salashi | Malwan (56 km) |
| 73 | Sandve | Sandave | Malwan (60 km) |
| 74 | Saundale | Saundale | Rajapur (19 km) |
| 75 | Sherighera Kamte | Kotkamte | Malwan (35 km) |
| 76 | Shevare | Shirgaon | Malwan (56 km) |
| 77 | Shiravali | Shiravali | Rajapur (19 km) |
| 78 | Shirgaon | Shirgaon | Malwan (52 km) |
| 79 | Somlewadi | Goval | Rajapur (42 km) |
| 80 | Talavade | Talavade | Malwan (50 km) |
| 81 | Talebajar | Talavade | Malwan (45 km) |
| 82 | Tambaldeg | Tambaldeg | Malwan (34 km) |
| 83 | Tembavali | Tembavalli | Malwan (50 km) |
| 84 | Thakurwadi | Thakurwadi | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 85 | Tirlot | Tirlot | Rajapur (28 km) |
| 86 | Torsole | Torsole | Malwan (60 km) |
| 87 | Undil | Undil | Rajapur (24 km) |
| 88 | Valivande | Valivande | Malwan (50 km) |
| 89 | Vijaydurg | Vijaydurg | Rajapur (35 km) |
| 90 | Virwadi | Nadan | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 91 | Vitthaladevi | Vitthaladevi | Rajapur (25 km) |
| 92 | Wadaker Poi | Saundale | Rajapur (22 km) |
| 93 | Wade | Wada | Rajapur (19 km) |
| 94 | Wadetar | Wada | Rajapur (19 km) |
| 95 | Waghivare | Waghivare Velgive | Rajapur (17 km) |
| 96 | Wanivade | Wanivade | Rajapur (27 km) |
| 97 | Wareri | Vareri | Malwan (40 km) |
| 98 | Welgave | Waghivare Velgive | Rajapur (29 km) |
Population of Devgad Tehsil
The population profile of Devgad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Devgad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,20,909 | 1,20,909 | N/A |
| Male Population | 58,938 | 58,938 | N/A |
| Female Population | 61,971 | 61,971 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,829 | 10,829 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,629 | 5,629 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,200 | 5,200 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 95,146 | 95,146 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 49,393 | 49,393 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 45,753 | 45,753 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,763 | 25,763 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,545 | 9,545 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,218 | 16,218 | N/A |
| Total Households | 27,800 | 27,800 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,20,909 people. Includes nearly 58,938 males and 61,971 females. Rural population is about 1,20,909 people.
- There are around 10,829 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,629 boys and 5,200 girls.
- Literate population is about 95,146 people. Non-literate population is around 25,763 people.
- There are nearly 27,800 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Devgad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,081 | 7,081 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,286 | 3,286 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,795 | 3,795 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,001 | 1,001 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 492 | 492 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 509 | 509 | N/A |
| Population Density | 150 / km² | 150 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Devgad Tehsil is approximately 7,081 people, including 3,286 males and 3,795 females. Around 7,081 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Devgad Tehsil is about 1,001 people, including 492 males and 509 females. Around 1,001 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 150 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 150 people per sq. km.