Dewai village, Pombhurna taluka | Pincode 442702

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sachin Shamrao Potraje

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LGD code: 541500
Pincode: 442702
Post office: Gondpipri
Population: 913
Households: 198
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 498
Distance to district centre: 69 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Mumbai: 708 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 296 km
Nearest railway station: Kelzar · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital Gondpipari · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dewai compares

By population, Dewai ranks #20 of 71 villages in Pombhurna mandal.

Literacy rate

66.5%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Dewai: 66.5%
Pombhurna mandal: 63.4%
Chandrapur district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

894

−86 vs mandal average

Dewai: 894
Pombhurna mandal: 980

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.8 vs mandal average

Dewai: 4.6
Pombhurna mandal: 3.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dewai at a glance

Dewai is a village of 913 people in 198 households (Census 2011) in Pombhurna taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, the 20th-largest of 71 villages in Pombhurna taluka. Literacy is 67%, 3 points above the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 894 women per 1,000 men. It lies 69 km from the Chandrapur district centre, 34 km from Chamorshi, the nearest town, 17 km from Kelzar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 442702, served by Gondpipri post office; the LGD village code is 541500. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital Gondpipari, 17 km away. The sarpanch is Sachin Shamrao Potraje, and the village votes in Ballarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mungantiwar Sudhir Sacchidanand. The population is estimated at 1,076 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dewai · this village	913	67%	—
Ghanoti Tukum · Pombhurna	586	61%	3.3 km N
Kemara · Pombhurna	778	65%	3.6 km SE
Bhatari · Pombhurna	780	59%	4 km SE
Borda Borkar · Pombhurna	687	63%	4.9 km N
Kasargatta · Pombhurna	968	64%	4.9 km NE
Borda Zulurwar · Pombhurna	808	65%	5.9 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dewai

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MUL
Distance to nearest town (km): 55
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 318.96
Irrigated area (ha): 166.02
Forest area (ha): 80.75

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dewai

LGD code: 541500
Pincode: 442702
Post office: Gondpipri
Population (Census 2011): 913
Population (projected 2026): 1,076
Households: 198
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 894
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Coordinates: 19.83561°N, 79.58393°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chandrapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ballarpur
Member of Parliament: Pratibha Dhanorkar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mungantiwar Sudhir Sacchidanand
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sachin Shamrao Potraje
Block / Mandal: Pombhurna

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chandrapur district level

Then & Now

Dewai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

913

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,076

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

198

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

233

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 913Census 2011
Households: 198Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2332026 projection
Active job cards: 1,76,510MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,11,210MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chandrapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chandrapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chandrapur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dewai

Mandal centre

Pombhurna · ≈ 17 km

≈ 34 min by car · 40 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chandrapur · ≈ 69 km

≈ 2 h 22 min by car · 2 h 49 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,952 people

Chamorshi · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai708 kmcapital
Hyderabad296 km
Chennai754 km
Bengaluru792 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKelzar17 km
Bus stopGondpipri17 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital Gondpipari17 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India23 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil21 km
CollegeGovt. College Of Engineering29 km
Police stationMahakali ward police chauki31 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

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Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers

Reported by National Herald.

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Sep

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CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case

Reported by ThePrint.

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIR8h ago
Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers
National Herald13h ago
CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case
ThePrint13h ago
Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts; ministers to conduct review: CM Fadnavis
The New Indian Express14h ago
7.47 Lakh Solar Pumps in Maharashtra: A Look into How India Is Shifting to Solar Irrigation
The Better India22h ago
Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicleyesterday

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People often ask about Dewai

What is the pincode of Dewai?

The pincode of Dewai, Pombhurna taluka, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra is 442702. The post office is Gondpipri.

Which post office delivers to Dewai?

Mail for Dewai is delivered through Gondpipri post office, pincode 442702, in Pombhurna taluka, Chandrapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dewai located?

Dewai is a village in Pombhurna taluka of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Dewai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dewai village has a population of 913 across 198 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dewai?

The current sarpanch of Dewai gram panchayat is Sachin Shamrao Potraje.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dewai in?

Dewai falls under the Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dewai in?

Dewai falls under the Ballarpur assembly constituency (AC #72) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Dewai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dewai village is 66.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Dewai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dewai village is 894 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dewai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dewai, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dewai from Chandrapur district centre?

Dewai is approximately 69 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chandrapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dewai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dewai village is 541500.

Which is the nearest town to Dewai?

Chamorshi (population 15,952, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 34 km from Dewai in a straight line.

How big is Dewai compared to other villages in Pombhurna taluka?

Dewai ranks 20 of 71 villages in Pombhurna taluka by Census 2011 population (913 residents).

How far is Dewai from Mumbai?

Dewai is about 708 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 921 km.

How far is Dewai from Hyderabad?

Dewai is about 296 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 385 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dewai?

Kelzar is the nearest railway station to Dewai, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dewai?

Gondpipri is the nearest bus stop to Dewai, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dewai?

Rural Hospital Gondpipari is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dewai, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dewai?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dewai, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dewai?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dewai, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Dewai?

Dewai falls under Ballarpur assembly constituency (AC 72). The sitting MLA is Mungantiwar Sudhir Sacchidanand (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dewai?

Dewai is in Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pratibha Dhanorkar (INC).

What is the population of Dewai in 2026?

Dewai is estimated at 1,076 people in 2026, up about 18% from 913 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dewai in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Dewai in Chandrapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dewai?

Sachin Shamrao Potraje is the sarpanch of Dewai gram panchayat, Pombhurna taluka. See the sarpanch list of Pombhurna taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)