Devali - Jainti, Almora
Devali is a village situated in the Jainti tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainti and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Khanker serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Devali is 053467. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.63 hectares and falls under the 263626 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Devali 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 Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Devali
According to the 2011 Census, Devali village had a total population of 109 people, including 59 males and 50 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.66%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.
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 Population | 109 | 59 | 50 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 73 | 43 | 30 |
| Illiterate Population | 36 | 16 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Devali
Devali is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Devali
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Devali.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Devali is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Devali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Devali village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Devali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Devali
Where is Devali located?
Devali village is located in Jainti Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Devali?
The Gram Panchayat of Devali is Khanker.
What is the pincode of Devali?
The pincode of Devali is 263626.
What is the population of Devali?
Devali had a total population of 109, including 59 males and 50 females.
How many households are there in Devali?
Devali had 18 households.
What is the literacy rate in Devali?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devali was 77.66%. Male literacy was 86.00% and female literacy was 68.18%.