Degaon Village Overview
Degaon is a village in Tarapur tehsil of Munger district, Bihar. It lies about 5 km from Tarapur tehsil headquarters and around 52 km from Munger district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bihma is the Gram Panchayat for Degaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Degaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 243144. The village covers a geographical area of 135 hectares. Munger is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.
Location Map of Degaon
Population & Demographics of Degaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Degaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 872 | 472 | 400 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 161 | 76 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 274 | 137 | 137 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 653 | 374 | 279 |
| Illiterate Population | 219 | 98 | 121 |
Key population details of Degaon village are given below:
- Degaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 872, including approximately 472 males and 400 females, with a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 274 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Degaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.89%.
- There are around 176 households in Degaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Degaon
Transport facilities help residents of Degaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Degaon
The following villages are located close to Degaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Degaon
- Where is Degaon located?
- Degaon village is located in Tarapur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Degaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Degaon is Bihma (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Degaon?
- Degaon has a total population of 872, including 472 males and 400 females.
- How many households are there in Degaon?
- There are 176 households in Degaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Degaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Degaon is 74.89%. Male literacy is 79.24% and female literacy is 69.75%.