Dewai - Sitapur

Dewai is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Sitapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dewai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewai is 137393. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.13 hectares and falls under the 261001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dewai

According to the 2011 Census, Dewai village had a total population of 1,892 people, including 1,022 males and 870 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.07%, with male literacy at 72.89% and female literacy at 51.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,8921,022870
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259122137
Scheduled Castes (SC)555283272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,030656374
Illiterate Population862366496

Nearby Villages of Dewai

Dewai 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)
ParaNorth-West1.04 km
BhagwantpurSouth-East1.26 km
DhauremauSouth-East1.57 km
Kurriya UdaipurNorth-East1.78 km
Imiliya SultanpurSouth2.11 km
AalampurNorth2.26 km
BhogipurSouth-West2.31 km
BasetiWest2.58 km
AndauliNorth-East2.78 km
Atariya KiratpurSouth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dewai

Dewai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharekapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sitapur to Dewai is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewai

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

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

Health Facilities in Dewai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dewai

Where is Dewai located?

Dewai village is located in Sitapur Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewai?

Dewai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dewai?

The pincode of Dewai is 261001.

What is the population of Dewai?

Dewai had a total population of 1,892, including 1,022 males and 870 females.

How many households are there in Dewai?

Dewai had 333 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dewai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dewai was 63.07%. Male literacy was 72.89% and female literacy was 51.02%.