Deogan - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Deogan is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deogan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deogan is 309660. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.18 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Deogan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deogan

As per Census 2011, Deogan village has a total population of 1,502 people, consisting of 793 males and 709 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deogan

Deogan 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Deogan

Deogan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Deogan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deogan

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

Health Facilities in Deogan

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

FAQs about Deogan