Dighori - Lanji, Balaghat

Dighori is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dighori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighori is 498501. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.04 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dighori

According to the 2011 Census, Dighori village had a total population of 1,807 people, including 896 males and 911 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.15%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 72.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighori

Dighori 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 Dighori

Dighori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Dighori is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dighori is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighori

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

Health Facilities in Dighori

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

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