Degaon - Sakri, Dhule

Degaon is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Degaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 526418. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.8 hectares and falls under the 424306 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 60 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 Sakri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 831 males and 774 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.04%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 55.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,086.

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 Kolda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Degaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Degaon is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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