Degave - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Degave is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Degave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degave is 566906. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154.46 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Degave village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degave

According to the 2011 Census, Degave village had a total population of 1,501 people, including 723 males and 778 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.50%, with male literacy at 93.26% and female literacy at 82.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Degave

Degave 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 Degave

Degave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Degave is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Degave is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degave

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Degave village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Degave

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Degave village are given below:

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