Deogawan - Kotma, Anuppur

Deogawan is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from Anuppur and around 38 km from Anuppur. Deogawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogawan is 501796. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.14 hectares and falls under the 484334 pincode. Kotma is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Deogawan

As per Census 2011, Deogawan village has a total population of 1,701 people, consisting of 897 males and 804 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,142 literate and 559 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 380 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,701897804
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22012298
Scheduled Castes (SC)1014754
Scheduled Tribes (ST)380206174
Literate Population1,142669473
Illiterate Population559228331

Nearby Villages of Deogawan

Deogawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamunihaNorth1.53 km
Chatha TolaSouth1.83 km
LohasurWest2.26 km
MuddhobaNorth-West2.31 km
Jogi TolaSouth-East2.37 km
Beliya BadiNorth-East3.50 km
DhummaSouth3.51 km
DeoriNorth3.64 km
LedraNorth3.76 km
Amlai (ct) (part)South-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deogawan

Deogawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotma to Deogawan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Deogawan is about 38 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 Deogawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Deogawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Deogawan

Where is Deogawan located?

Deogawan village is located in Kotma Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deogawan?

Deogawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Deogawan?

The pincode of Deogawan is 484334.

What is the population of Deogawan?

Deogawan has a total population of 1,701, including 897 males and 804 females.

How many households are there in Deogawan?

There are 369 households in Deogawan.

What is the literacy rate in Deogawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deogawan is 67.14%. Male literacy is 74.58% and female literacy is 58.83%.