Degalras - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Degalras is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Degalras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degalras is 450077. The village covers a total geographical area of 721.31 hectares and falls under the 494449 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Degalras

According to the 2011 Census, Degalras village had a total population of 672 people, including 323 males and 349 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.14%, with male literacy at 51.23% and female literacy at 28.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 617.

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

Nearby Villages of Degalras

Degalras 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 Degalras

Degalras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Degalras is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Degalras is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degalras

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

Health Facilities in Degalras

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

FAQs about Degalras