Diddigi - Sindhnur, Raichur

Diddigi is a village situated in the Sindhnur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindhnur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Ramathnal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diddigi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diddigi is 601147. The village covers a total geographical area of 1757.88 hectares and falls under the 584138 pincode. Sindhnur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Diddigi

According to the 2011 Census, Diddigi village had a total population of 2,848 people, including 1,426 males and 1,422 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.38%, with male literacy at 70.02% and female literacy at 43.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Diddigi

Diddigi 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 Diddigi

Diddigi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindhnur to Diddigi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Diddigi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diddigi

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

Health Facilities in Diddigi

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

FAQs about Diddigi