Degawan - Khizirsarai, Gaya

Degawan is a village situated in the Khizirsarai subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khizirsarai and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Chiraili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degawan is 255028. The village covers a total geographical area of 494 hectares and falls under the 824233 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Degawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degawan

According to the 2011 Census, Degawan village had a total population of 2,692 people, including 1,383 males and 1,309 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 61.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 853.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Degawan

Degawan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Degawan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Degawan. The nearest railway station is Neyamatpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Degawan is about 20 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 Degawan

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

Health Facilities in Degawan

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

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