Digar - Saho, Chamba
Digar is a village situated in the Saho tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Chamba. Baat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digar is 007955. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.71 hectares and falls under the 176314 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.
Digar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chamba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Digar
As per Census 2011, Digar village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 210 males and 207 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Digar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 417 | 210 | 207 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 34 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 66 | 37 | 29 |
| Literate Population | 256 | 148 | 108 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 62 | 99 |
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
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Digar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba 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 >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 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 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Digar
Where is Digar located?
Digar village is located in Saho Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Digar?
The Gram Panchayat of Digar is Baat.
What is the pincode of Digar?
The pincode of Digar is 176314.
What is the population of Digar?
Digar has a total population of 417, including 210 males and 207 females.
How many households are there in Digar?
There are 75 households in Digar.
What is the literacy rate in Digar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digar is 61.39%. Male literacy is 70.48% and female literacy is 52.17%.