Dewani

Dewani is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.7km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Dewani village. As per 2009 stats, Jamna is the gram panchayat of Dewani village.

Here you can discover what makes Dewani unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Dewani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dewani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewani is 319734. The village spans a total geographical area of 533.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Memari is nearest town to Dewani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dewani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dewani

Population of Dewani

According to the 2011 Census, Dewani has a total population of about 3,593, with approximately 1,806 males and 1,787 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 325 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,086 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 779. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.25%, with male literacy at about 75.30% and female literacy near 63.12%. There are around 888 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dewani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dewani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dewani. As per the 2011 stats, Dewani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dewani

Knowing the nearby villages of Dewani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dewani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewani