Devakol Village - Ghosi, Mau

Devakol is a village situated in the Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghosi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Dadikhas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devakol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devakol is 196377. The village covers a total geographical area of 26.66 hectares and falls under the 275302 pincode. Ghosi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Devakol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Devakol

As per Census 2011, Devakol village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 190 males and 168 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 152 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 358 190 168
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 32 25
Literate Population 206 136 70
Illiterate Population 152 54 98

Nearby Villages of Devakol

Devakol 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
VikkampurNorth-East0.84 km
BhopauraSouth-West0.98 km
BhikharipurSouth1.22 km
DeraghatSouth-East1.32 km
ChamraieNorth-West1.41 km
KuchaharaNorth1.53 km
NadwapattiSouth-West1.79 km
Sarai SadiEast1.92 km
NadwakhasSouth-West2.04 km
FatehpurNorth2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Devakol

Devakol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khurahat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within NA
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghosi to Devakol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Devakol is about 28 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 Devakol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Devakol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Devakol

Where is Devakol located?

Devakol village is located in Ghosi Tehsil, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Devakol?

The Gram Panchayat of Devakol is Dadikhas.

What is the pincode of Devakol?

The pincode of Devakol is 275302.

What is the population of Devakol?

Devakol has a total population of 358, including 190 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Devakol?

There are 44 households in Devakol.

What is the literacy rate in Devakol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devakol is 57.54%. Male literacy is 71.58% and female literacy is 41.67%.