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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Dighra village had a total population of 1,895 people, including 998 males and 897 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.35%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 42.09%.

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

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