Devsu - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Devsu is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Devsu-danoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devsu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devsu is 566863. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.17 hectares and falls under the 416550 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Devsu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devsu

According to the 2011 Census, Devsu village had a total population of 741 people, including 355 males and 386 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 72.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Devsu

Devsu 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 Devsu

Public transport in the Devsu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Devsu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Devsu is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devsu

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

Health Facilities in Devsu

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

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