Degaon - Balapur, Akola

Degaon is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dhanegaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Degaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 529962. The village covers a total geographical area of 1789.58 hectares and falls under the 444502 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Degaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon village had a total population of 3,370 people, including 1,711 males and 1,659 females, living in 784 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.16%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 83.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dahegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Degaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Degaon is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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