Degaon

Degaon is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Degaon village. As per 2009 stats, Ajmatpur is the gram panchayat of Degaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Degaon unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Degaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Degaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Degaon is 311422. The village spans a total geographical area of 189.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Degaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Degaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Degaon

Population of Degaon

According to the 2011 Census, Degaon has a total population of about 1,337, with approximately 686 males and 651 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,314 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 16. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.10%, with male literacy at about 57.87% and female literacy near 48.08%. There are around 334 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Degaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Degaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Degaon. As per the 2011 stats, Degaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Degaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Degaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Degaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Degaon