Devade - Pandharpur, Solapur

Devade is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Devade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devade is 562318. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.8 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Devade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Devade

According to the 2011 Census, Devade village had a total population of 1,963 people, including 1,036 males and 927 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 59.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, 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 Devade

Devade 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 Devade

Devade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Devade is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Devade is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devade

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

Health Facilities in Devade

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

FAQs about Devade