Degavda

Degavda is a village located in Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Mahuva (tehsildar office) and 96km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Degavda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Degavda unique in its vibrant Mahuva-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Degavda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Degavda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Degavda is 516704. The village spans a total geographical area of 785.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364295. Mahuva is nearest town to Degavda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Degavda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gariadhar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Degavda

Population of Degavda

According to the 2011 Census, Degavda has a total population of about 1,891, with approximately 928 males and 963 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 241 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 66 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.71%, with male literacy at about 72.41% and female literacy near 49.43%. There are around 330 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Degavda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Degavda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Degavda. As per the 2011 stats, Degavda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Degavda

Knowing the nearby villages of Degavda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Degavda.

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