Degun Village - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Degun is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Barduari and around 52.5 km from English Bazar. Valuka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Degun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degun is 312141. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.43 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Degun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Degun

As per Census 2011, Degun village has a total population of 1,665 people, consisting of 840 males and 825 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 919 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,665 840 825
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 293 158 135
Literate Population 746 371 375
Illiterate Population 919 469 450

Nearby Villages of Degun

Degun 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)
ElangiEast1.42 km
BhalukaSouth-West2.25 km
SholmariSouth2.68 km
Aolagachhi ChaupukuriaEast2.77 km
KarialiNorth-East2.91 km
LaliabariSouth-East3.03 km
RanghatEast3.06 km
Dakshin ParanpurEast3.76 km
TalgachhiNorth3.93 km
BajitpurSouth-West4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Degun

Public transport in the Degun is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Degun is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Degun is about 52.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degun

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Degun

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Degun

Where is Degun located?

Degun village is located in Harischandrapur - II Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Degun?

The Gram Panchayat of Degun is Valuka.

What is the pincode of Degun?

The pincode of Degun is 732125.

What is the population of Degun?

Degun has a total population of 1,665, including 840 males and 825 females.

How many households are there in Degun?

There are 289 households in Degun.

What is the literacy rate in Degun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Degun is 44.80%. Male literacy is 44.17% and female literacy is 45.45%.