Degaon - Mangaon, Raigad

Degaon is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Mangaon and around 81 km from Alibag. Degaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 554666. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 402117 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Shrivardhan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degaon

As per Census 2011, Degaon village has a total population of 1,116 people, consisting of 572 males and 544 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong 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

Public transport in the Degaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mangaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Degaon is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Degaon is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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