Digger

Digger is a village located in Nubra tehsil of Leh district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 62km away from sub-district headquarter Nubra (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Leh. As per 2009 stats, Digar is the gram panchayat of Digger village.

Digger has its own place in the vibrant Leh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Digger

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Digger is 000936. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.8 hectares. Leh is nearest town to Digger village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 110km away.

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Population of Digger

Below is a concise population overview of Digger as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 192 86 106
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 23 12 11
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 192 86 106
Literate Population 77 32 45
Illiterate Population 115 54 61

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Digger village:

  • The total population of Digger village is around 192, including approximately 86 males and 106 females, with a sex ratio of 1232 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 23 children aged 0–6 years in Digger village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Digger village has 192 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Digger village is about 40.10%, with male literacy at 37.21% and female literacy at 42.45%.
  • There are around 53 households in Digger village.

Connectivity of Digger

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Digger. As per the 2011 stats, Digger had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Digger

Knowing the nearby villages of Digger helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Digger.

Tiggar Sumoor Lakjung Khalsar Khardong Khemakhungiu Tangyar Dah Hanoo Temisgam Tia

Frequently Asked Questions about Digger

Where is Digger located?
Digger village is situated in Nubra Tehsil, within the Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Digger?
The Gram Panchayat of Digger is Digar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Digger as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Digger is 192, with 86 males and 106 females.
How many households are there in Digger as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Digger village has a total of 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digger as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Digger is 40.10%. The male literacy rate is 37.21%, while the female literacy rate is 42.45%.