Degam
Degam is a revenue village in Nanapodha taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat. It had a population of 1,968 in 419 households (Census 2011).
1,968 people. 419 homes.
Nanapodha taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat.
Degam today
- Banana₹1,410Valsad APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹1,250Chikli(Khorgam) APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Pointed gourd(Parval)₹2,875Chikli(Khorgam) APMC · 23 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Degam is a village in Nanapodha taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat. At the 2011 Census it had 1,968 people in 419 households, with a literacy rate of 76.0%. It is administered by the Degam gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 396191.
Gram panchayat
Degam is in the Degam (દેગામ) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Degam compares
By population, Degam is #32 of 48 inhabited villages in Nanapodha taluka.
| — | Degam | Nanapodha taluka | Valsad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 76.0% | 73.1% | 72.3% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 1,046 | 970 | 972 |
| People per household | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 396191
- Mota Pondha · Nanapodha
- Chharwada · Vapi
- Ambheti · Nanapodha
- Rata · Nanapodha
- Koparli · Nanapodha
- Karaya · Nanapodha
- Vatar · Vapi
- Ozar · Nanapodha
- Chandor · Vapi
All villages with PIN 396191 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Degam
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Government jobs near Degam
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Essential services & places near Degam
Degam isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Nanapodha taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices574 in Valsad district
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Post office
Hospitals & clinics262 in Valsad district
Schools & anganwadis10 in Valsad district
Colleges & universities5 in Valsad district
Police & fire stations1 in Valsad district
Government offices5 in Valsad district
Temples11 in Valsad district
Mosques1 in Valsad district
Other places of worship4 in Valsad district
Transport25 in Valsad district
Community places7 in Valsad district
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Questions about Degam
- Where is Degam located?
- Degam is a village in Nanapodha taluka of Valsad district, Gujarat, India.
- Which district is Degam in?
- Degam is in Valsad district of Gujarat.
- Which gram panchayat does Degam belong to?
- Degam comes under the Degam gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Degam?
- The pincode of Degam, Nanapodha, Valsad is 396191.
- What is the population of Degam?
- As per the 2011 Census, Degam had a population of 1,968 (962 males and 1,006 females).
- How many households are there in Degam?
- Degam had 419 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Degam?
- The literacy rate of Degam was 76.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Degam?
- Degam had 1,046 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Degam?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Degam is 523497 and its Census 2011 village code is 523497.
- Which villages are near Degam?
- Other villages in Nanapodha taluka include Ambheti, Amdha, Andharpada, Arnai, Arnala.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Nanapodha taluka
- Mota Pondha
- Ambheti
- Mandva
- Rata
- Moti Tambadi
- Sukhala
- Koparli
- Nana Pondha
- Chival
- Nani Tambadi
- Kakadkopar
- Ozarda
- Karamkhal
- Karaya
- Jogvel
- Moti Vahiyal
- Ozar
- Varoli Talat
- Daheli
- Jirval
- Arnai
- Babarkhadak
- Amdha
- Dhodhad kuva
- Panas
- Kothar
- Kocharva
- Balchondhi
- Pandor
- Khuntli
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | Valsad APMC | 1,200 | 1,575 | 1,410 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd | Chikli(Khorgam) APMC | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,250 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pointed gourd(Parval) | Chikli(Khorgam) APMC | 2,750 | 3,000 | 2,875 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Tinda | Chikli(Khorgam) APMC | 2,750 | 3,250 | 3,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
