Degaon - Jobat, Alirajpur

Degaon is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Bhilkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 505065. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.65 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 538 males and 584 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.08%, with male literacy at 58.27% and female literacy at 44.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,076.

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

Nearby Villages of Degaon

Degaon 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 Degaon

Degaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Degaon is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Degaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degaon

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

Health Facilities in Degaon

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

FAQs about Degaon