Degaon - Risod, Washim

Degaon is a village situated in the Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Risod and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Degaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 531341. The village covers a total geographical area of 591 hectares and falls under the 444504 pincode. Risod is the nearest town, located about 10 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 944 people, including 518 males and 426 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.33%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 75.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kekatumar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Risod to Degaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Degaon is about 35 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