Dighepur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Dighepur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jandhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighepur is 446313. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.36 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dighepur

According to the 2011 Census, Dighepur village had a total population of 696 people, including 358 males and 338 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighepur

Dighepur 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 Dighepur

Dighepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dighepur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dighepur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighepur

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

Health Facilities in Dighepur

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

FAQs about Dighepur