Degam, Vapi, Valsad, Gujarat, India

Content updated on May 6, 2024.

Geographic Location of Degam


The village Degam is located in Vapi Taluk of Valsad District in the State of Gujarat in India. It is governed by Degam Gram Panchayat. It comes under Pardi Community Development Block. The nearest town is Chanod, which is about 8 kilometers away from Degam.

Travel and Communication for Degam


The village is connected by public bus services. There is a railway station 5-10 kms away from the village.

Postal Address:
Degam,
Valsad,
Gujarat, India
PIN - 396191

Climate Change, Weather and Environment Reports / Data for Degam


Climate, Environment and Weather data, climate change reports etc. for Degam is available as professional paid service. You may contact us for further details and sample data.

A brief summary of available data for Degam is given below:

CategoryResolutionPeriod
Precipitation - hHalf Hourly / 0.1 deg (11 kms) grid2001 - 2024
Precipitation - lDaily / 0.25 deg (28 kms) grid1901 - 2024
Temperature - hMonthly / 0.5 deg (55 kms) grid1901 - 2023
Temperature - lDaily / 1 deg (111 kms) grid1951 - 2024

Social Structure of Degam


As per available data from the year 2009, 1968 persons live in 419 house holds in the village Degam. There are 1006 female individuals and 962 male individuals in the village. Females constitute 51.12% and males constitute 48.88% of the total population.

There are 38 scheduled castes persons of which 20 are females and 18 are males. Females constitute 52.63% and males constitute 47.37% of the scheduled castes population. Scheduled castes constitute 1.93% of the total population.

There are 1658 scheduled tribes persons of which 857 are females and 801 are males. Females constitute 51.69% and males constitute 48.31% of the scheduled tribes population. Scheduled tribes constitute 84.25% of the total population.

Population density of Degam is 390.9 persons per square kilometer.

Land and Natural Resources in Degam


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Total area of Degam is 503.46 Hectares as per the data available for the year 2009.

Total sown/agricultural area is 458.37 ha. About 263.37 ha is un-irrigated area. About 195 ha is irrigated area. About 107 ha is irrigated by canal water. About 81 ha is irrigated by wells/tube wells. About 7 ha is irrigated by tanks/lakes.

About 31.86 ha is in non-agricultural use.

About 13.23 ha is covered by barren and un-cultivable land.

Schools in Degam


There are no private or government pre-primary schools in the village. However, there is a government pre-primary school in Chanod, which is 5-10 kms away from Degam.

There are 2 government primary schools in the village Degam.

There are no middle schools in the village Degam or anywhere in the nearby villages.

There are no private or government secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private secondary school in Chanod, which is 5-10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government senior secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private senior secondary school in Mota Pondha, which is less than 5 kms away from Degam.

Colleges in Degam


There are no private or government arts and science degree colleges in the village. However, there is a private arts and science degree college in Pardi, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government engineering colleges in the village. However, there is a private engineering college in Valsad, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government medical colleges in the village. However, there is a private medical college in Valsad, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government management institutes in the village. However, there is a private management institute in Valsad, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government polytechnic institutes in the village. However, there is a private polytechnic institute in Valsad, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

Other Educational Facilities in Degam


There are no private or government vocational training school / ITIs in the village. However, there is a private vocational training school / ITI in Pardi, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There are no private or government non formal training centres in the village. However, there is a private non formal training centre in Valsad, which is more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a private differently abled school in the village Degam.

Healthcare Facilities in Degam


There is a community health centre more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a primary health centre 5-10 kms away from Degam.

There is a primary health sub-centre with 0 doctors and 1 paramedical staff in the village Degam.

There is a maternity and child welfare centre 5-10 kms away from Degam.

There is a TB clinic more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a allopathic hospital more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a alternative medicine hospital more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a dispensary 5-10 kms away from Degam.

There is a veterinary hospital more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a mobile health centre more than 10 kms away from Degam.

There is a family welfare centre more than 10 kms away from Degam.

*Note: Most of the above information provided as per data compiled from the year 2009.

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