Degaon - Sindkhede, Dhule

Degaon is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Degaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 526221. The village covers a total geographical area of 2187 hectares and falls under the 425407 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 20 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 2,525 people, including 1,253 males and 1,272 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 922.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonshelu, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Degaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Degaon is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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