Devrung - Bhiwandi, Thane

Devrung is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bapgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Devrung village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devrung is 552636. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Devrung 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 Devrung

According to the 2011 Census, Devrung village had a total population of 1,937 people, including 977 males and 960 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.06%, with male literacy at 89.14% and female literacy at 68.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Devrung

Devrung 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 Devrung

Public transport in the Devrung is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambivli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Devrung is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Devrung is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devrung

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

Health Facilities in Devrung

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

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