Degaon
Degaon is a revenue village in Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra. It had a population of 944 in 220 households (Census 2011).
944 people. 220 homes.
Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra.
Degaon today
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,705APMC Karanja · 23 Oct 2026
- Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole)₹6,000APMC Karanja · 23 Oct 2026
- Green Gram(Moong)(Whole)₹7,350Washim(Ansing) · 23 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Degaon is a village in Risod taluka, Washim district, Maharashtra. At the 2011 Census it had 944 people in 220 households, with a literacy rate of 81.3%. It is administered by the Degaon gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 444504.
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Gram panchayat
Degaon is in the Degaon (देगांव) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Degaon compares
By population, Degaon is #75 of 96 inhabited villages in Risod taluka.
| — | Degaon | Risod taluka | Washim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 81.3% | 80.9% | 82.2% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 822 | 921 | 927 |
| People per household | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 444504
- Shirpur Bhag 1 · Malegaon
- Gowardhan Bhag 1 · Risod
- Tiwali · Malegaon
- Gobhani. · Risod
- Netansa · Risod
- Wasari · Malegaon
- Mangulzanak · Risod
- Karanji · Malegaon
- Dhodap Bk. · Risod
All villages with PIN 444504 →
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
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Degaon
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Government jobs near Degaon
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Essential services & places near Degaon
Degaon isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Risod taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices332 in Washim district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics106 in Washim district
Clinic
Near Sunrise High School, Risod
Clinic
Lonar-Risod-Washim Road, Risod
Clinic
Rithad
Hospital
Risod
Hospital
Near TV Center, Risod
Hospital
Near Indian Hero Honda Service Center, Risod
Schools & anganwadis3 in Washim district
- B M School Ground
School
Temples20 in Washim district
Temple
Shelgaon Rajgure
Other places of worship1 in Washim district
Transport24 in Washim district
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Degaon on the map
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 48 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Maharashtra Assembly 2024 (via OpenCity).
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Questions about Degaon
- Where is Degaon located?
- Degaon is a village in Risod taluka of Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- Which district is Degaon in?
- Degaon is in Washim district of Maharashtra.
- Which gram panchayat does Degaon belong to?
- Degaon comes under the Degaon gram panchayat.
- How is Degaon written in the local script?
- Degaon is written देगाव.
- What is the pincode of Degaon?
- The pincode of Degaon, Risod, Washim is 444504.
- What is the population of Degaon?
- As per the 2011 Census, Degaon had a population of 944 (518 males and 426 females).
- How many households are there in Degaon?
- Degaon had 220 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Degaon?
- The literacy rate of Degaon was 81.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Degaon?
- Degaon had 822 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Degaon in?
- Degaon is in the Akola Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Degaon?
- Anup Sanjay Dhotre (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Akola Lok Sabha seat, which includes Degaon, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Degaon in?
- Degaon is in the Risod assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Degaon?
- Ameet Subhashrao Zanak (Indian National Congress) won the Risod assembly seat, which includes Degaon, in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Degaon?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Degaon is 531341 and its Census 2011 village code is 531341.
- Which villages are near Degaon?
- Other villages in Risod taluka include Agarwadi, Anchal, Asegaon Pen, Asola, Balkhed.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Risod taluka
- Rithad
- Wakad Bhag 1
- Kenwad
- Haral
- Bhar Jahagir
- Gowardhan Bhag 1
- Chichamba Bhar
- Kankarwadi
- Mothegaon
- Kawatha Kh.
- Loni Bk.
- Gobhani.
- Netansa
- Vyad Bhag 1
- Sawad
- Mangulzanak
- Yevti
- Mop
- Mahagaon
- Shelu Khadse
- Mangwadi
- Chikhali
- Dhodap Bk.
- Waghi Kh.
- Borkhedi
- Balkhed
- Asegaon Pen
- Ekalaspur
- Nijampur
- Karda
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Average (Whole) | APMC Washim | 6,120 | 7,000 | 6,550 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Karanja | 6,205 | 7,005 | 6,705 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | APMC Risod | 6,500 | 6,900 | 6,700 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | APMC Washim | 8,200 | 8,700 | 8,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | APMC Karanja | 5,705 | 6,780 | 6,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | APMC Karanja | 6,000 | 8,455 | 6,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | Washim(Ansing) | 7,150 | 7,450 | 7,350 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | APMC Karanja | 2,175 | 2,265 | 2,175 | 23 Oct 2026 |
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