Deogaon Village - Malkharoda, Sakti

Deogaon is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Malkharoda and around 88 km from Janjgir. Devgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogaon is 437321. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.34 hectares and falls under the 495695 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Deogaon

As per Census 2011, Deogaon village has a total population of 1,538 people, consisting of 753 males and 785 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 906 literate and 632 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deogaon

Deogaon 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 Deogaon

Deogaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Deogaon is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Deogaon is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogaon

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

Health Facilities in Deogaon

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

FAQs about Deogaon