Dewar

Dewar is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Dewar unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Dewar’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 Dewar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewar is 315932. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Kandi is nearest town to Dewar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dewar 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 Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dewar

Population of Dewar

According to the 2011 Census, Dewar has a total population of about 362, with approximately 191 males and 171 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 77 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.59%, with male literacy at about 63.35% and female literacy near 42.69%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dewar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dewar

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

Nearby Villages of Dewar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewar