Degawan

Block / Subdivision Khizirsarai
District Gaya
State Bihar

About Degawan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Degawan village is 255028. Degawan village is located in Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Khizirsarai (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Chiraili is the gram panchayat of Degawan village.

The total geographical area of village is 494 hectares. Degawan has a total population of 2,692 peoples, out of which male population is 1,383 while female population is 1,309. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of degawan village is 60.44% out of which 69.63% males and 50.73% females are literate. There are about 460 houses in degawan village.

Gaya is nearest town to degawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Degawan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,692 1,383 1,309
Literate Population 1,627 963 664
Illiterate Population 1,065 420 645

Connectivity of Degawan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Degawan

Where is Degawan located?

Degawan village is situated in Khizirsarai Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Degawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Degawan is Chiraili (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Degawan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Degawan is 2,692, with 1,383 males and 1,309 females.

How many households are there in Degawan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Degawan village has a total of 460 households.

What is the literacy rate in Degawan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Degawan is 60.44%. The male literacy rate is 69.63%, while the female literacy rate is 50.73%.