Dewhat - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Dewhat is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Devhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewhat is 167292. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.56 hectares and falls under the 224143 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dewhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dewhat

According to the 2011 Census, Dewhat village had a total population of 3,719 people, including 1,853 males and 1,866 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 70.88% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,7191,8531,866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)576277299
Scheduled Castes (SC)258135123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,9941,117877
Illiterate Population1,725736989

Nearby Villages of Dewhat

Dewhat 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)
Amiya Babhan PurSouth-West1.56 km
BharhaNorth-West1.69 km
Balya JagdishpurWest1.74 km
Daulatpur MahmoodpurSouth1.92 km
JanardanpurNorth2.07 km
Pipari BishunpurNorth-East2.31 km
Asaraf PurSouth-West2.36 km
Pipari SaidpurSouth2.42 km
BelaparsaSouth-East2.61 km
Chak JallaNorth2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewhat

Dewhat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akbarpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Dewhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Dewhat is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewhat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dewhat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dewhat

Where is Dewhat located?

Dewhat village is located in Tanda Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dewhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewhat is Devhat.

What is the pincode of Dewhat?

The pincode of Dewhat is 224143.

What is the population of Dewhat?

Dewhat had a total population of 3,719, including 1,853 males and 1,866 females.

How many households are there in Dewhat?

Dewhat had 574 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dewhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewhat was 63.44%. Male literacy was 70.88% and female literacy was 55.97%.