Digwad - Badi, Raisen

Digwad is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Digwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digwad is 484669. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.48 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Badi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Digwad

According to the 2011 Census, Digwad village had a total population of 859 people, including 462 males and 397 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 59.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Digwad

Digwad 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 Digwad

Digwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guramkhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badi to Digwad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Digwad is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digwad

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

Health Facilities in Digwad

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

FAQs about Digwad