Degaon - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Degaon is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Degaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 564959. The village covers a total geographical area of 758.24 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon village had a total population of 825 people, including 356 males and 469 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,317 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 67.89%.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Degaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Degaon is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 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