Devkali - Salempur, Deoria

Devkali is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Jiraso serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devkali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devkali is 191455. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.96 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode.

Devkali 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 Salempur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Devkali

According to the 2011 Census, Devkali village had a total population of 859 people, including 392 males and 467 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Devkali

Devkali 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 Devkali

Devkali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoria to Devkali is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devkali

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

Health Facilities in Devkali

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

FAQs about Devkali