Dighaura - Tikari, Gaya

Dighaura is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Dighaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighaura is 254837. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dighaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dighaura village had a total population of 4,010 people, including 2,002 males and 2,008 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.21%, with male literacy at 72.17% and female literacy at 42.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 633, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighaura

Dighaura 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 Dighaura

Dighaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ore Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Dighaura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Dighaura is about 35 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 Dighaura

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

Health Facilities in Dighaura

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

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