Degaon - Mehkar, Buldhana
Degaon is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Mehkar and around 90 km from Buldana. Vitthalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 529021. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.2 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode.
Degaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Uddhava Vithalwadi | West | 2.81 km |
| Belgaon | South | 3.21 km |
| Januna | North-West | 3.44 km |
| Sonuna | North | 3.87 km |
| Pangarkhed | South-West | 4.17 km |
| Sawalad | South-East | 4.36 km |
| Bhildurga | East | 4.74 km |
| Chinchala | North-West | 5.20 km |
| Kharodi | South-East | 5.43 km |
| Vishvi | North-West | 6.14 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Degaon
Public transport in the Degaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Buldana to Degaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Degaon
Where is Degaon located?
Degaon village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Degaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Degaon is Vitthalwadi.
What is the pincode of Degaon?
The pincode of Degaon is 443301.