Diguardih - Masalia, Dumka

Diguardih is a village situated in the Masalia subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masalia and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Gumro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diguardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diguardih is 371969. The village covers a total geographical area of 21 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Diguardih

As per Census 2011, Diguardih village has a total population of 101 people, consisting of 58 males and 43 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 741 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 36 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Diguardih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1015843
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1385
Literate Population654421
Illiterate Population361422

Nearby Villages of Diguardih

Diguardih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Lalbahiar Urf LalbeharWest0.58 km
HatbariNorth-East1.04 km
AmbaNorth-West1.16 km
GumroSouth-West1.91 km
JargariNorth1.94 km
GolbazarSouth-East2.06 km
PanrriaNorth-West2.14 km
Chhota KarmatanrNorth-West2.15 km
Basmata ChhitNorth-East2.35 km
TuropahariNorth-East2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Diguardih

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Diguardih. The nearest railway station is Jama, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Diguardih is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diguardih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Diguardih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Diguardih

Where is Diguardih located?

Diguardih village is located in Masalia Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Diguardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Diguardih is Gumro.

What is the pincode of Diguardih?

The pincode of Diguardih is 814119.

What is the population of Diguardih?

Diguardih has a total population of 101, including 58 males and 43 females.

How many households are there in Diguardih?

There are 17 households in Diguardih.

What is the literacy rate in Diguardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Diguardih is 64.36%. Male literacy is 75.86% and female literacy is 48.84%.