Dighwa - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Dighwa is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Nautan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighwa is 229910. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dighwa

According to the 2011 Census, Dighwa village had a total population of 392 people, including 186 males and 206 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.28%, with male literacy at 80.49% and female literacy at 53.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighwa

Dighwa 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 Dighwa

Dighwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Dighwa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Dighwa is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighwa

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

Health Facilities in Dighwa

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

FAQs about Dighwa