Degmeta - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Degmeta is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Phulgatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degmeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degmeta is 451342. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.22 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhairamgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Degmeta

As per Census 2011, Degmeta village has a total population of 54 people, consisting of 26 males and 28 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 51 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Degmeta

Degmeta 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 Degmeta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Degmeta. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhairamgarh to Degmeta is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Degmeta is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degmeta

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

Health Facilities in Degmeta

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

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