Degaon
About Degaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Degaon village is 311422. Degaon village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 189.27 hectares. Degaon has a total population of 1,337 peoples, out of which male population is 686 while female population is 651. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of degaon village is 53.10% out of which 57.87% males and 48.08% females are literate. There are about 334 houses in degaon village. Pincode of degaon village locality is 733142.
When it comes to administration, Degaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Degaon village comes under Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to degaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Degaon
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,337 | 686 | 651 |
Literate Population | 710 | 397 | 313 |
Illiterate Population | 627 | 289 | 338 |
Connectivity of Degaon
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Degaon
Frequently Asked Questions about Degaon
Where is Degaon located?
Degaon village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Degaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Degaon is Ajmatpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Degaon?
The pincode of Degaon is 733142, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Degaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Degaon is 1,337, with 686 males and 651 females.
How many households are there in Degaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Degaon village has a total of 334 households.
What is the literacy rate in Degaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Degaon is 53.10%. The male literacy rate is 57.87%, while the female literacy rate is 48.08%.