Digghi - Konch, Gaya

Digghi is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Simra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digghi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digghi is 254664. The village covers a total geographical area of 406 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Digghi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Digghi

According to the 2011 Census, Digghi village had a total population of 2,711 people, including 1,429 males and 1,282 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 774, 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 Digghi

Digghi 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 Digghi

Digghi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Digghi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Digghi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digghi

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

Health Facilities in Digghi

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

FAQs about Digghi