Deva - Handia, Prayagraj

Deva is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Handia and around 55 km from Allahabad. Dewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deva is 162733. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.39 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Deva 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 Handia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deva

According to the 2011 Census, Deva village had a total population of 1,573 people, including 800 males and 773 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.27%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 59.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Deva

Deva 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 Deva

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Deva. The nearest railway station is Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Deva is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Deva is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deva

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

Health Facilities in Deva

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

FAQs about Deva