Devchole - Bhiwandi, Thane

Devchole is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Eksal serves as the Village Panchayat for Devchole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devchole is 552555. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.85 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Devchole

According to the 2011 Census, Devchole village had a total population of 331 people, including 175 males and 156 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.26%, with male literacy at 59.72% and female literacy at 43.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Devchole

Devchole 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 Devchole

Devchole is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vasind, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Devchole is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Devchole is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devchole

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

Health Facilities in Devchole

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

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