Dighia - Nirmali, Supaul

Dighia is a village situated in the Nirmali subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirmali and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dighiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighia is 220931. The village covers a total geographical area of 1047.7 hectares and falls under the 847452 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dighia

According to the 2011 Census, Dighia village had a total population of 4,262 people, including 2,172 males and 2,090 females, living in 785 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.39%, with male literacy at 78.47% and female literacy at 45.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighia

Dighia 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 Dighia

Dighia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nirmali to Dighia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Dighia is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighia

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

Health Facilities in Dighia

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

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