Degam — Vapi, Valsad, Gujarat

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LGD code: 523497
Pincode: 396191
Population: 1,968
Households: 419
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 1046 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,061

Key facts — Degam

LGD code: 523497
Pincode: 396191
Population (Census 2011): 1,968
Population (projected 2026): 2,320
Households: 419
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1046
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Coordinates: 21.69960°N, 69.59951°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Porbandar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Porbandar
Member of Parliament: Mansukh Mandaviya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia
Block / Mandal: Vapi
Nearest railway station: Aditpara (8.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Valsad district level

Then & Now

Degam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,968

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,320

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

419

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

494

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,968Census 2011
Households: 419Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1046 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3202026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4942026 projection
Active job cards: 59,892MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 25,646MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,020NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 85.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Valsad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Valsad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Valsad district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Degam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Transport

Railway · station
Aditpara
📍 8.3 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Degam?

The pincode of Degam, Vapi mandal, Valsad district, Gujarat is 396191.

In which district is Degam located?

Degam is a village in Vapi mandal of Valsad district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Degam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Degam village has a population of 1,968 across 419 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Degam in?

Degam falls under the Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Degam in?

Degam falls under the Porbandar assembly constituency (AC #83) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Degam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Degam village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Degam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Degam village is 1046 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Degam?

The nearest railway station to Degam is Aditpara (~8.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Degam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Degam, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Degam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Degam village is 523497.

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