Digavi - Dahi, Dhar

Digavi is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Digavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digavi is 475540. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.28 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Digavi

As per Census 2011, Digavi village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 651 males and 671 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,322 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Digavi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,322651671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236120116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,322651671
Literate Population479252227
Illiterate Population843399444

Nearby Villages of Digavi

Digavi 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)
UmarkuaEast2.10 km
KalmiSouth-West2.22 km
FifedaSouth2.71 km
RaipuriyaNorth2.77 km
UmraliNorth-West2.90 km
DholyaNorth2.98 km
KhaydiWest3.41 km
BalwaniSouth-East3.66 km
RangaonSouth-West4.24 km
PalasiEast4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Digavi

Digavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Digavi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Digavi is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digavi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Digavi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Digavi

Where is Digavi located?

Digavi village is located in Dahi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Digavi?

Digavi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Digavi?

The pincode of Digavi is 454331.

What is the population of Digavi?

Digavi has a total population of 1,322, including 651 males and 671 females.

How many households are there in Digavi?

There are 205 households in Digavi.

What is the literacy rate in Digavi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digavi is 36.23%. Male literacy is 38.71% and female literacy is 33.83%.