Digwad - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Digwad is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Digwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digwad is 479978. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.31 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Digwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Digwad

As per Census 2011, Digwad village has a total population of 892 people, consisting of 445 males and 447 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 426 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 298 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population892445447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316566
Scheduled Castes (SC)298148150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247123124
Literate Population426274152
Illiterate Population466171295

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhaspuraSouth-West1.65 km
JamnaganjWest1.66 km
NitadaliSouth-East1.67 km
DendiNorth1.83 km
BilodapalNorth-West2.07 km
Sada ShivaganjEast2.51 km
BabadlyaNorth-East2.66 km
Bhura KhediSouth-East2.98 km
AmgarhaWest3.13 km
DhakniNorth-West3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Digwad

Digwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Digwad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Digwad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Digwad

Where is Digwad located?

Digwad village is located in Sarangpur Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Digwad?

Digwad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Digwad?

The pincode of Digwad is 465697.

What is the population of Digwad?

Digwad has a total population of 892, including 445 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Digwad?

There are 219 households in Digwad.

What is the literacy rate in Digwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digwad is 47.76%. Male literacy is 61.57% and female literacy is 34.00%.