Dewanganj

Dewanganj is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.3km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 31.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Khakurdaha is the gram panchayat of Dewanganj village.

Here you can discover what makes Dewanganj unique in its vibrant Jaynagar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dewanganj’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 Dewanganj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dewanganj is 334933. The village spans a total geographical area of 186.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743372. Joynagar Majil is nearest town to Dewanganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

Google Map of Dewanganj

Population of Dewanganj

According to the 2011 Census, Dewanganj has a total population of about 2,416, with approximately 1,261 males and 1,155 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 280 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,874 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.40%, with male literacy at about 73.12% and female literacy near 56.97%. There are around 522 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dewanganj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dewanganj

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

Nearby Villages of Dewanganj

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dewanganj