Digar - Bilaspur Sadar, Bilaspur
Digar is a village situated in the Bilaspur Sadar tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Beri Rajadian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digar is 019720. The village covers a total geographical area of 13 hectares and falls under the 174012 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town.
Digar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Digar
According to the 2011 Census, Digar village had a total population of 112 people, including 47 males and 65 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,383 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.96%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 84.62%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 112 | 47 | 65 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 80 | 36 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 32 | 11 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Digar
Digar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Digar
Digar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bilaspur to Digar is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Digar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Digar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Digar
Where is Digar located?
Digar village is located in Bilaspur Sadar Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Digar?
The Gram Panchayat of Digar is Beri Rajadian.
What is the pincode of Digar?
The pincode of Digar is 174012.
What is the population of Digar?
Digar had a total population of 112, including 47 males and 65 females.
How many households are there in Digar?
Digar had 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digar was 86.96%. Male literacy was 90.00% and female literacy was 84.62%.