Dighori - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Dighori is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Megarmuha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighori is 490769. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.86 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Gadarwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighori

According to the 2011 Census, Dighori village had a total population of 875 people, including 449 males and 426 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.52%, with male literacy at 78.30% and female literacy at 57.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Dighori is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Dighori 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 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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