Dewani - Sujangarh, Churu

Dewani is a village situated in the Sujangarh tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sujangarh and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Guleriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewani is 070774. The village covers a total geographical area of 1674.99 hectares and falls under the 331502 pincode. Chhapar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dewani

As per Census 2011, Dewani village has a total population of 1,851 people, consisting of 894 males and 957 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 977 illiterate residents. Additionally, 951 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dewani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,851894957
Child Population (0–6 yrs)357186171
Scheduled Castes (SC)951480471
Literate Population874513361
Illiterate Population977381596

Nearby Villages of Dewani

Dewani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RampurNorth-East2.80 km
SoorwasWest3.44 km
GuleriyaSouth-West3.80 km
Beer ChhaperNorth-West3.86 km
RajpuraNorth-East3.88 km
BhojlaiSouth-East4.64 km
Chak KaliaEast4.94 km
Neemri CharnanNorth-East5.31 km
ChuhasNorth-East5.51 km
SujangarhSouth6.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewani

Public transport in the Dewani is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujangarh, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhapar to Dewani is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Dewani is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dewani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dewani

Where is Dewani located?

Dewani village is located in Sujangarh Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewani?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewani is Guleriya.

What is the pincode of Dewani?

The pincode of Dewani is 331502.

What is the population of Dewani?

Dewani has a total population of 1,851, including 894 males and 957 females.

How many households are there in Dewani?

There are 315 households in Dewani.

What is the literacy rate in Dewani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewani is 47.22%. Male literacy is 57.38% and female literacy is 37.72%.