Dighari - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur
Dighari is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Poniya Dungariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighari is 490479. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.81 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Dighari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dighari
As per Census 2011, Dighari village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 298 males and 296 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dighari are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 594 | 298 | 296 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 79 | 37 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 140 | 67 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 399 | 227 | 172 |
| Illiterate Population | 195 | 71 | 124 |
Nearby Villages of Dighari
Dighari 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 Dighari
Dighari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Dighari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Dighari is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dighari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dighari 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 Dighari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dighari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dighari
Where is Dighari located?
Dighari village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dighari?
The Gram Panchayat of Dighari is Poniya Dungariya.
What is the pincode of Dighari?
The pincode of Dighari is 487118.
What is the population of Dighari?
Dighari has a total population of 594, including 298 males and 296 females.
How many households are there in Dighari?
There are 173 households in Dighari.
What is the literacy rate in Dighari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighari is 67.17%. Male literacy is 76.17% and female literacy is 58.11%.