Degaon - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Degaon is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 75 km from Bhawanipatna. Rinja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 422459. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon village had a total population of 635 people, including 305 males and 330 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.81%, with male literacy at 63.28% and female literacy at 43.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Degaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Degaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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