Devarapur - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Devarapur is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Jamurana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devarapur is 207058. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.14 hectares and falls under the 232108 pincode. Sakaldiha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Devarapur

As per Census 2011, Devarapur village has a total population of 927 people, consisting of 434 males and 493 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 508 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population927434493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1568670
Scheduled Castes (SC)229129100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population508277231
Illiterate Population419157262

Nearby Villages of Devarapur

Devarapur 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)
ViranaNorth1.13 km
JamuranaSouth1.21 km
KeshavpurSouth-West1.44 km
BhalehataWest1.45 km
VardisaraSouth-East1.48 km
BachhauliSouth2.13 km
SewarihNorth-West2.14 km
MarufapurSouth-East2.37 km
KisunpuraNorth-East2.54 km
LokuwaEast2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devarapur

Public transport in the Devarapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakaldiha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakaldiha to Devarapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Devarapur is about 26 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 Devarapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Devarapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Devarapur

Where is Devarapur located?

Devarapur village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devarapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Devarapur is Jamurana.

What is the pincode of Devarapur?

The pincode of Devarapur is 232108.

What is the population of Devarapur?

Devarapur has a total population of 927, including 434 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Devarapur?

There are 143 households in Devarapur.

What is the literacy rate in Devarapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devarapur is 54.80%. Male literacy is 63.82% and female literacy is 46.86%.