Degra - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur
Degra is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Mishraulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Degra is 186060. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.84 hectares and falls under the 273413 pincode.
Degra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Degra
Degra 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahuwar Kol | North-West | 1.07 km |
| Sikar Garh | South-West | 1.33 km |
| Nadua Gyanpar | East | 1.44 km |
| Gohata | South | 1.44 km |
| Harpur | North-East | 1.48 km |
| Dubauli | North | 1.70 km |
| Kaithawalia | West | 1.96 km |
| Narendra Pur | North-East | 2.17 km |
| Etaua | North-West | 2.20 km |
| Mishraulia | South-West | 2.66 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Degra
Public transport in the Degra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gorakhpur to Degra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Degra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Degra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Degra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Degra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Degra
Where is Degra located?
Degra village is located in Chauri Chaura Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Degra?
The Gram Panchayat of Degra is Mishraulia.
What is the pincode of Degra?
The pincode of Degra is 273413.