Devachihatti village, Khanapur taluk | Pincode 591302

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LGD code: 597820
Pincode: 591302
Post office: Khanapur (Belgaum)
Population: 370
Households: 76
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 189
Distance to district centre: 74 km
Distance to mandal centre: 42 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 464 km
Distance to Mumbai: 405 km
Nearest railway station: Desur · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Devachihatti compares

By population, Devachihatti ranks #163 of 218 villages in Khanapur mandal.

Literacy rate

59.2%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Devachihatti: 59.2%
Khanapur mandal: 65.2%
Belagavi district: 63.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

917

−58 vs mandal average

Devachihatti: 917
Khanapur mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.3 vs mandal average

Devachihatti: 4.9
Khanapur mandal: 4.6

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

Devachihatti at a glance

Devachihatti is a village of 370 people in 76 households (Census 2011) in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district, Karnataka, the 163rd-largest of 218 villages in Khanapur taluk. Literacy is 59%, 6 points below the taluk average of 65% and the sex ratio is 917 women per 1,000 men. It lies 74 km from the Belagavi district centre, 43 km from Naganur, the nearest town, 18 km from Desur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 591302, served by Khanapur (Belgaum) post office; the LGD village code is 597820. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 12 km away. The village votes in Khanapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vithal Halagekar. The population is estimated at 436 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Devachihatti · this village	370	59%	—
Torali · Khanapur	764	59%	2.5 km W
Jamboti · Khanapur	2,482	66%	3.8 km SE
Amate · Khanapur	1,513	54%	4.5 km W
Baknur · Belagavi	751	63%	4.6 km N
Golyali · Khanapur	1,320	55%	4.6 km NW
Kusamalli · Khanapur	887	57%	4.7 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Devachihatti

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KHANAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 33
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAILUR
Total area (ha): 225.21
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Devachihatti

LGD code: 597820
Pincode: 591302
Post office: Khanapur (Belgaum)
Population (Census 2011): 370
Population (projected 2026): 436
Households: 76
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 917
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Coordinates: 15.70951°N, 74.33879°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Uttara Kannada
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khanapur
Member of Parliament: Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vithal Halagekar
Block / Mandal: Khanapur

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 Belagavi district level

Then & Now

Devachihatti — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

370

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

436

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

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: 370Census 2011
Households: 76Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4362026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 902026 projection
Active job cards: 4,11,193MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,40,231MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI 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: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Belagavi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Belagavi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Belagavi 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Devachihatti

Mandal centre

Khanapur · ≈ 42 km

≈ 1 h 25 min by car · 1 h 41 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Belagavi · ≈ 74 km

≈ 2 h 31 min by car · 3 h by bike

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Nearest town · 16,195 people

Naganur · ≈ 43 km

≈ 1 h 28 min by car · 1 h 45 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru464 kmcapital
Mumbai405 km
Hyderabad480 km
Chennai702 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDesur18 km
Bus stopGuruprasad Colony Bus Stop21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital12 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India15 km
Petrol pumpHP21 km
CollegeDivine Mercy Pu College18 km
Police stationUdyambag Police Station20 km

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September 2026

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Ex-Serviceman, Daughter Hacked To Death Over Property Dispute In Karnataka's Belagavi

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Ex-Serviceman, Daughter Hacked To Death Over Property Dispute In Karnataka's Belagavi

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
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What is the pincode of Devachihatti?

The pincode of Devachihatti, Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district, Karnataka is 591302. The post office is Khanapur (Belgaum).

Which post office delivers to Devachihatti?

Mail for Devachihatti is delivered through Khanapur (Belgaum) post office, pincode 591302, in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Devachihatti located?

Devachihatti is a village in Khanapur taluk of Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Devachihatti as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Devachihatti village has a population of 370 across 76 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Devachihatti in?

Devachihatti falls under the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Devachihatti in?

Devachihatti falls under the Khanapur assembly constituency (AC #14) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Devachihatti?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Devachihatti village is 59.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Devachihatti?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Devachihatti village is 917 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Devachihatti?

12 schemes currently match residents of Devachihatti, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Devachihatti from Belagavi district centre?

Devachihatti is approximately 74 km (straight-line) from the centre of Belagavi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Devachihatti?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Devachihatti village is 597820.

Which is the nearest town to Devachihatti?

Naganur (population 16,195, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 43 km from Devachihatti in a straight line.

How big is Devachihatti compared to other villages in Khanapur taluk?

Devachihatti ranks 163 of 218 villages in Khanapur taluk by Census 2011 population (370 residents).

How far is Devachihatti from Bengaluru?

Devachihatti is about 464 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 604 km.

How far is Devachihatti from Mumbai?

Devachihatti is about 405 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 527 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Devachihatti?

Desur is the nearest railway station to Devachihatti, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Devachihatti?

Guruprasad Colony Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Devachihatti, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Devachihatti?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Devachihatti, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Devachihatti?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Devachihatti, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Devachihatti?

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

Who is the MLA of Devachihatti?

Devachihatti falls under Khanapur assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Vithal Halagekar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Devachihatti?

Devachihatti is in Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri (BJP).

What is the population of Devachihatti in 2026?

Devachihatti is estimated at 436 people in 2026, up about 18% from 370 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Devachihatti in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Devachihatti in Belagavi district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)