Dighi - Barun, Aurangabad

Dighi is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Gothaulee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 253566. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 829 people, including 415 males and 414 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 56.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dighi

Dighi 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 Dighi

Dighi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Son Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Dighi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighi

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

Health Facilities in Dighi

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

FAQs about Dighi