Dighi - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Dighi is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Pipra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 253825. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 9 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

As per Census 2011, Dighi village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 702 males and 628 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dighi are given below:

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

Public transport in the Dighi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Dighi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dighi is about 39 km, with the usual travel time 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:

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