Dewar

Block / Subdivision Burwan
District Murshidabad
State West Bengal

About Dewar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dewar village is 315932. Dewar village is located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Dewar village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Dewar village.

The total geographical area of village is 78.4 hectares. Dewar has a total population of 362 peoples, out of which male population is 191 while female population is 171. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dewar village is 53.59% out of which 63.35% males and 42.69% females are literate. There are about 85 houses in dewar village. Pincode of dewar village locality is 731234.

When it comes to administration, Dewar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dewar village comes under Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency. Kandi is nearest town to dewar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Dewar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 362 191 171
Literate Population 194 121 73
Illiterate Population 168 70 98

Connectivity of Dewar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dewar

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewar

Where is Dewar located?

Dewar village is situated in Burwan Subdivision, within the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dewar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dewar is Sahora (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Dewar?

The pincode of Dewar is 731234, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Dewar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dewar is 362, with 191 males and 171 females.

How many households are there in Dewar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Dewar village has a total of 85 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dewar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dewar is 53.59%. The male literacy rate is 63.35%, while the female literacy rate is 42.69%.