Degaon - Bhor, Pune

Degaon is a village situated in the Bhor tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhor and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Degaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 556690. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 412213 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 22 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 1,035 people, including 541 males and 494 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 73.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Sasvad Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Degaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Degaon is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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