Diguru - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Diguru is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kagathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diguru is 624642. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.87 hectares and falls under the 563146 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Diguru

According to the 2011 Census, Diguru village had a total population of 989 people, including 503 males and 486 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.08%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Diguru

Diguru 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 Diguru

Diguru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Diguru is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Diguru is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diguru

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

Health Facilities in Diguru

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

FAQs about Diguru