Degaon - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Degaon is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degaon is 422386. The village covers a total geographical area of 548 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Degaon

As per Census 2011, Degaon village has a total population of 1,547 people, consisting of 737 males and 810 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 260 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Degaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Degaon is about 40 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