Deu

Deu is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Ben Namprik is the gram panchayat of Deu village.

Here you can discover what makes Deu unique in its vibrant Ravong-South District region. You’ll see Deu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Deu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Deu is 261247. The village spans a total geographical area of 483.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737139. Namchi is nearest town to Deu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Deu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Temi-namphing Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Deu

Population of Deu

According to the 2011 Census, Deu has a total population of about 1,098, with approximately 571 males and 527 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 106 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 468. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.21%, with male literacy at about 75.48% and female literacy near 60.34%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Deu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Deu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Deu. As per the 2011 stats, Deu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Deu

Knowing the nearby villages of Deu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Deu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deu