Devape - Murbad, Thane

Devape is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Devape village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devape is 553112. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.74 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Devape

According to the 2011 Census, Devape village had a total population of 720 people, including 355 males and 365 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.36%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Devape

Devape 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 Devape

Devape is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Devape is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Devape is about 60 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 Devape

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

Health Facilities in Devape

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

FAQs about Devape