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

According to the 2011 Census, Deogaon village had a total population of 2,213 people, including 1,131 males and 1,082 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 93.29% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Deogaon