Devi was sent to a Gurukul at Hathras for her basic education by her father Siddheshwar Prasad, who was a supporter of the women's right to education. She completed her matriculation in 1936 and became a student of English literature for the higher education. As per the prevalent social norms of early marriage in her society, she was married to Gyaneswar Prasad at an early age. Her husband Gyaneswar Prasad was a freedom fighter and a student of Law. Devi was married in Jagdishpur region of the Bhojpur district.
