Dewani - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Dewani is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Manteswar. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewani is 319734. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.35 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dewani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dewani

According to the 2011 Census, Dewani village had a total population of 3,593 people, including 1,806 males and 1,787 females, living in 888 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.13%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 69.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,086, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 779.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dewani

Dewani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dewani

Public transport in the Dewani is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Dewani is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewani village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dewani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewani village are given below:

FAQs about Dewani