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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Degaon village has a total population of 2,525 people, consisting of 1,253 males and 1,272 females. The village has 504 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,509 literate and 1,016 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 922 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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