Digdha - Tirodi, Balaghat

Digdha is a village situated in the Tirodi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Digadha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digdha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digdha is 497329. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.44 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Digdha

According to the 2011 Census, Digdha village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 782 males and 823 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.19%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 62.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,605782823
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477077
Scheduled Castes (SC)1778097
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22139
Literate Population1,038575463
Illiterate Population567207360

Nearby Villages of Digdha

Digdha 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)
KodbiSouth-West1.50 km
PandhariNorth2.09 km
Anjan BihariEast2.36 km
LobhiSouth-East2.55 km
Laxmipur HameshaWest2.61 km
Kosamtola (hamesha)North-West2.66 km
ChandmaraSouth2.71 km
BajartolaSouth-West3.87 km
Kisanpura (hamesha)North-West4.11 km
Dongari BuSouth4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Digdha

Digdha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Digdha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Digdha is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digdha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Digdha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digdha 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 Digdha

Where is Digdha located?

Digdha village is located in Tirodi Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Digdha?

The Gram Panchayat of Digdha is Digadha.

What is the pincode of Digdha?

The pincode of Digdha is 481449.

What is the population of Digdha?

Digdha had a total population of 1,605, including 782 males and 823 females.

How many households are there in Digdha?

Digdha had 416 households.

What is the literacy rate in Digdha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digdha was 71.19%. Male literacy was 80.76% and female literacy was 62.06%.