Digdahar - Harrai, Chhindwara
Digdahar is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Chilak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digdahar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digdahar is 494026. The village covers a total geographical area of 547.93 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Digdahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Digdahar
According to the 2011 Census, Digdahar village had a total population of 234 people, including 111 males and 123 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.55%, with male literacy at 48.35% and female literacy at 38.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.
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 Population | 234 | 111 | 123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 234 | 111 | 123 |
| Literate Population | 81 | 44 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 153 | 67 | 86 |
Nearby Villages of Digdahar
Digdahar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Digdahar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Digdahar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Digdahar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Digdahar is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Digdahar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digdahar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Digdahar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digdahar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Digdahar
Where is Digdahar located?
Digdahar village is located in Harrai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Digdahar?
The Gram Panchayat of Digdahar is Chilak.
What is the pincode of Digdahar?
The pincode of Digdahar is 480224.
What is the population of Digdahar?
Digdahar had a total population of 234, including 111 males and 123 females.
How many households are there in Digdahar?
Digdahar had 45 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digdahar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digdahar was 43.55%. Male literacy was 48.35% and female literacy was 38.95%.