Degana - Amet, Rajsamand

Degana is a village situated in the Amet tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amet and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Gowal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degana is 096679. The village covers a total geographical area of 854 hectares and falls under the 313332 pincode. Amet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Degana

According to the 2011 Census, Degana village had a total population of 799 people, including 403 males and 396 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.89%, with male literacy at 73.57% and female literacy at 33.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Degana

Degana 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 Degana

Degana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charbhuja Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amet to Degana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Degana is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degana

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

Health Facilities in Degana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Degana village are given below:

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