Devgad - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Devgad is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk..

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devgad is 566311. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 416613 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Devgad is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devgad

According to the 2011 Census, Devgad village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,290 males and 1,127 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.47%, with male literacy at 94.10% and female literacy at 88.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Devgad

Devgad is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Devgad

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Devgad is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Devgad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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