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

As per Census 2011, Degana village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 403 males and 396 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 353 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 130 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population799403396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447074
Scheduled Castes (SC)1346371
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1307159
Literate Population353245108
Illiterate Population446158288

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dewaji Ka GurhaSouth-West1.55 km
Narooji Ka GurhaSouth-East1.68 km
GuniyaNorth-East2.15 km
Bhairoodas Ji Ka KheraSouth-West2.73 km
KemriSouth2.76 km
Shobhag PuraNorth-West2.77 km
ChaukriNorth2.87 km
GowalWest2.89 km
HakyawasSouth-West3.22 km
JawaliyaWest3.96 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Degana

Where is Degana located?

Degana village is located in Amet Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Degana?

The Gram Panchayat of Degana is Gowal.

What is the pincode of Degana?

The pincode of Degana is 313332.

What is the population of Degana?

Degana has a total population of 799, including 403 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Degana?

There are 157 households in Degana.

What is the literacy rate in Degana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Degana is 44.18%. Male literacy is 60.79% and female literacy is 27.27%.