Devatan - Obra, Sonbhadra

Devatan is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 63 km from Robertsganj and around 59 km from Sonbhadra. Devatan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devatan is 214063. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.17 hectares and falls under the 231226 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Devatan

According to the 2011 Census, Devatan village had a total population of 2,341 people, including 1,237 males and 1,104 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.38%, with male literacy at 72.48% and female literacy at 44.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Devatan

Devatan 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 Devatan

Devatan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wyndhamganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Devatan is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Devatan is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devatan

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

Health Facilities in Devatan

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

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