Deogam - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Deogam is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Khajapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogam is 411435. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Deogam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kabisuryangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deogam

As per Census 2011, Deogam village has a total population of 2,480 people, consisting of 1,236 males and 1,244 females. The village has 522 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 1,307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 402 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Deogam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4801,2361,244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331170161
Scheduled Castes (SC)402184218
Literate Population1,173693480
Illiterate Population1,307543764

Nearby Villages of Deogam

Deogam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DuarabagadaWest1.09 km
SanaustapadaNorth1.48 km
BudhambaNorth-West1.59 km
KhajapalliSouth-East1.65 km
KandharanipadaNorth-East1.73 km
KhairapalliSouth2.03 km
GudiapalliNorth-West2.15 km
MuktamalachampatipurSouth-West2.37 km
BahalapalliSouth-East2.44 km
JagilipadaraNorth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deogam

Deogam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Deogam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Deogam is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Deogam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Deogam

Where is Deogam located?

Deogam village is located in Kabisuryanagar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deogam?

The Gram Panchayat of Deogam is Khajapalli.

What is the pincode of Deogam?

The pincode of Deogam is 761105.

What is the population of Deogam?

Deogam has a total population of 2,480, including 1,236 males and 1,244 females.

How many households are there in Deogam?

There are 522 households in Deogam.

What is the literacy rate in Deogam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deogam is 47.30%. Male literacy is 56.07% and female literacy is 38.59%.