Deogan - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Deogan is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogan is 388836. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Karanjia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deogan

According to the 2011 Census, Deogan village had a total population of 594 people, including 329 males and 265 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 59.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Deogan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Deogan. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Deogan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Deogan is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Deogan