Devipura - Ramnagar, Nainital
Devipura is a village situated in the Ramnagar tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Devipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Devipura is 055309. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.28 hectares and falls under the 244715 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Devipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Devipura
According to the 2011 Census, Devipura village had a total population of 1,000 people, including 504 males and 496 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.18%, with male literacy at 90.54% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 923.
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 | 1,000 | 504 | 496 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 138 | 81 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 923 | 464 | 459 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 717 | 383 | 334 |
| Illiterate Population | 283 | 121 | 162 |
Nearby Villages of Devipura
Devipura 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 Devipura
Devipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Devipura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Devipura is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Devipura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Devipura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Devipura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Devipura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Devipura
Where is Devipura located?
Devipura village is located in Ramnagar Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Devipura?
Devipura is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Devipura?
The pincode of Devipura is 244715.
What is the population of Devipura?
Devipura had a total population of 1,000, including 504 males and 496 females.
How many households are there in Devipura?
Devipura had 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Devipura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Devipura was 83.18%. Male literacy was 90.54% and female literacy was 76.08%.