Digwad
Digwad is a village located in Badi tehsil of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Badi (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Raisen. As per 2009 stats, Digwad village is also a gram panchayat.
Digwad has its own place in the vibrant Raisen region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Digwad
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Digwad is 484669. The village spans a total geographical area of 409.48 hectares. Badi is nearest town to Digwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
When it comes to local governance, Digwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udaipura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Digwad
Population of Digwad
Below is a concise population overview of Digwad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 859 | 462 | 397 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 51 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 62 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 547 | 338 | 209 |
| Illiterate Population | 312 | 124 | 188 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Digwad village:
- The total population of Digwad village is around 859, including approximately 462 males and 397 females, with a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Digwad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Digwad village has 116 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 46 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Digwad village is about 63.68%, with male literacy at 73.16% and female literacy at 52.64%.
- There are around 163 households in Digwad village.
Connectivity of Digwad
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Digwad. As per the 2011 stats, Digwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Digwad
Knowing the nearby villages of Digwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Digwad.
Frequently Asked Questions about Digwad
- Where is Digwad located?
- Digwad village is situated in Badi Tehsil, within the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Digwad?
- Digwad serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Digwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Digwad is 859, with 462 males and 397 females.
- How many households are there in Digwad as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Digwad village has a total of 163 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Digwad as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Digwad is 63.68%. The male literacy rate is 73.16%, while the female literacy rate is 52.64%.