Deogaon - Banei, Sundargarh

Deogaon is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 168 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogaon is 385112. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Deogaon

As per Census 2011, Deogaon village has a total population of 2,213 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,082 females. The village has 544 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,696 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 475 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2131,1311,082
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259132127
Scheduled Castes (SC)317161156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)475252223
Literate Population1,696932764
Illiterate Population517199318

Nearby Villages of Deogaon

Deogaon 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)
Bad-tumkelaNorth-West1.69 km
ArkeikelaNorth1.98 km
KendrikalaSouth-West2.18 km
GamleiWest2.32 km
GurundupaliSouth-West2.68 km
UparpadaSouth-West2.99 km
JhaliabernaSouth3.06 km
KenapaliNorth3.07 km
UrumkelaWest3.11 km
LaleiEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deogaon

Public transport in the Deogaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 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 Raurkela to Deogaon is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Deogaon is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Deogaon

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

Where is Deogaon located?

Deogaon village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deogaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Deogaon is Bonaigarh.

What is the pincode of Deogaon?

The pincode of Deogaon is 770038.

What is the population of Deogaon?

Deogaon has a total population of 2,213, including 1,131 males and 1,082 females.

How many households are there in Deogaon?

There are 544 households in Deogaon.

What is the literacy rate in Deogaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deogaon is 76.64%. Male literacy is 82.40% and female literacy is 70.61%.