Dev Nagar - Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar
Dev Nagar is a village situated in the Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitarganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Devnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dev Nagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dev Nagar is 056099. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.46 hectares and falls under the 263151 pincode. Shaktigarh is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Dev Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dev Nagar
As per Census 2011, Dev Nagar village has a total population of 3,275 people, consisting of 1,702 males and 1,573 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,043 literate and 1,232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dev Nagar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,275 | 1,702 | 1,573 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 317 | 165 | 152 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 2,043 | 1,206 | 837 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,232 | 496 | 736 |
Nearby Villages of Dev Nagar
Dev Nagar 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 Dev Nagar
Dev Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Dev Nagar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shaktigarh to Dev Nagar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Dev Nagar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dev Nagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dev Nagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Dev Nagar
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 Nagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Dev Nagar
Where is Dev Nagar located?
Dev Nagar village is located in Sitarganj Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dev Nagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Dev Nagar is Devnagar.
What is the pincode of Dev Nagar?
The pincode of Dev Nagar is 263151.
What is the population of Dev Nagar?
Dev Nagar has a total population of 3,275, including 1,702 males and 1,573 females.
How many households are there in Dev Nagar?
There are 629 households in Dev Nagar.
What is the literacy rate in Dev Nagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dev Nagar is 62.38%. Male literacy is 70.86% and female literacy is 53.21%.