Deguna - Gaya Town C.D.Block, Gaya

Deguna is a village situated in the Gaya Town C.D.Block subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaya Town C.d.block and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kesaru Dharmpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deguna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deguna is 255313. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 823001 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Deguna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Belaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gaya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deguna

As per Census 2011, Deguna village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 253 males and 252 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Deguna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population505253252
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246361
Scheduled Castes (SC)310153157
Literate Population18811573
Illiterate Population317138179

Nearby Villages of Deguna

Deguna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DumraSouth-West1.35 km
MalsariNorth-West1.44 km
ChatarghatEast1.48 km
Kesru DharampurSouth2.05 km
Kumar BighaEast2.42 km
DighauraNorth2.48 km
LachhmipurNorth-East2.55 km
KusmhaSouth-West2.58 km
BelwakarharaWest2.71 km
ShahbazpurSouth-East2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deguna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Deguna. The nearest railway station is Chakand, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Deguna is about 13 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 Deguna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Deguna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Deguna

Where is Deguna located?

Deguna village is located in Gaya Town C.D.Block Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deguna?

The Gram Panchayat of Deguna is Kesaru Dharmpur.

What is the pincode of Deguna?

The pincode of Deguna is 823001.

What is the population of Deguna?

Deguna has a total population of 505, including 253 males and 252 females.

How many households are there in Deguna?

There are 71 households in Deguna.

What is the literacy rate in Deguna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deguna is 37.23%. Male literacy is 45.45% and female literacy is 28.97%.