Degaon Village Overview
Degaon is a village in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 28 km from Dapoli Camp tehsil headquarters and around 120 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Degaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Degaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 564959. The village covers a geographical area of 758.24 hectares and has a pincode of 415711. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Degaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Degaon
Population & Demographics of Degaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Degaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 825 | 356 | 469 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 576 | 280 | 296 |
| Illiterate Population | 249 | 76 | 173 |
Key population details of Degaon village are given below:
- Degaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 825, including approximately 356 males and 469 females, with a sex ratio of 1317 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Degaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.82%.
- There are around 230 households in Degaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Degaon
Transport facilities help residents of Degaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Degaon
The following villages are located close to Degaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Degaon
- Where is Degaon located?
- Degaon village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Degaon?
- Degaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Degaon?
- The pincode of Degaon is 415711.
- What is the population of Degaon?
- Degaon has a total population of 825, including 356 males and 469 females.
- How many households are there in Degaon?
- There are 230 households in Degaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Degaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Degaon is 69.82%. Male literacy is 78.65% and female literacy is 63.11%.