Dewra - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Dewra is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 121 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Kanthipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewra is 150641. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.52 hectares and falls under the 209209 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dewra

As per Census 2011, Dewra village has a total population of 903 people, consisting of 483 males and 420 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population903483420
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306367
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246955
Literate Population561340221
Illiterate Population342143199

Nearby Villages of Dewra

Dewra 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)
NibiyaNorth-East1.04 km
KanthipurSouth-East1.33 km
OriyaWest1.56 km
KumhediyaNorth-West1.59 km
Lakhan KheraNorth-East1.93 km
Behta BujurgNorth1.98 km
ItarraSouth2.30 km
SarbangpurEast2.39 km
MirjapurNorth-West2.71 km
PahewaSouth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewra

Dewra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghatampur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Ghatampur to Dewra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Dewra is about 38 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 Dewra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dewra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dewra

Where is Dewra located?

Dewra village is located in Ghatampur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewra is Kanthipur.

What is the pincode of Dewra?

The pincode of Dewra is 209209.

What is the population of Dewra?

Dewra has a total population of 903, including 483 males and 420 females.

How many households are there in Dewra?

There are 183 households in Dewra.

What is the literacy rate in Dewra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewra is 62.13%. Male literacy is 70.39% and female literacy is 52.62%.