Dev Gaon - Safipur, Unnao

Dev Gaon is a village situated in the Safipur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Safipur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Devgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dev Gaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dev Gaon is 141525. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 209871 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dev Gaon 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 Safipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dev Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dev Gaon village had a total population of 4,386 people, including 2,401 males and 1,985 females, living in 765 households. The sex ratio was 827 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 79.47% and female literacy at 58.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,085.

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 Population4,3862,4011,985
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592326266
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,0851,128957
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,6571,6491,008
Illiterate Population1,729752977

Nearby Villages of Dev Gaon

Dev Gaon 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)
Nihal PurNorth1.28 km
Makhdoom NagarSouth1.84 km
BhaisharaNorth1.95 km
Najir PurSouth-East1.99 km
Meer NagarNorth2.24 km
Chakrasool PurWest2.34 km
BamhanaSouth-West2.54 km
Gopal PurSouth2.59 km
Lahber PurEast2.73 km
GauriWest2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dev Gaon

Dev Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baradev, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Dev Gaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Unnao to Dev Gaon is about 25 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 Dev Gaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dev Gaon

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

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

FAQs about Dev Gaon

Where is Dev Gaon located?

Dev Gaon village is located in Safipur Tehsil, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dev Gaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Dev Gaon is Devgaon.

What is the pincode of Dev Gaon?

The pincode of Dev Gaon is 209871.

What is the population of Dev Gaon?

Dev Gaon had a total population of 4,386, including 2,401 males and 1,985 females.

How many households are there in Dev Gaon?

Dev Gaon had 765 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dev Gaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dev Gaon was 70.03%. Male literacy was 79.47% and female literacy was 58.64%.