Dighra - Parsa, Saran

Dighra is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Marar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighra is 234117. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Dighra

As per Census 2011, Dighra village has a total population of 1,895 people, consisting of 998 males and 897 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 856 literate and 1,039 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighra

Dighra 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 Dighra

Dighra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nayagaon, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Dighra is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Dighra 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 Dighra

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

Health Facilities in Dighra

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

FAQs about Dighra