Deogan - Banapur, Khordha

Deogan is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogan is 408344. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Deogan

As per Census 2011, Deogan village has a total population of 909 people, consisting of 412 males and 497 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,206 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 708 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population909412497
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015645
Scheduled Castes (SC)1037
Literate Population708345363
Illiterate Population20167134

Nearby Villages of Deogan

Deogan 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)
OdaganSouth0.92 km
GhasedihiEast1.29 km
AyatapurNorth-West1.41 km
PanchugaonSouth-East1.49 km
BiharipurNorth-East1.57 km
PaladhuapaliWest1.59 km
MohanpurNorth-East1.69 km
BharatapurNorth1.73 km
ShuliapaliSouth-West1.80 km
KhajuriaNorth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deogan

Public transport in the Deogan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Deogan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Deogan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Deogan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Deogan 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 >10 km

FAQs about Deogan

Where is Deogan located?

Deogan village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deogan?

The Gram Panchayat of Deogan is Deogaon.

What is the pincode of Deogan?

The pincode of Deogan is 752031.

What is the population of Deogan?

Deogan has a total population of 909, including 412 males and 497 females.

How many households are there in Deogan?

There are 190 households in Deogan.

What is the literacy rate in Deogan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deogan is 77.89%. Male literacy is 83.74% and female literacy is 73.04%.