Digwad - Rehti, Sehore

Digwad is a village situated in the Rehti tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rehti and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Digwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digwad is 483570. The village covers a total geographical area of 769.76 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Rehti 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 Budhni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Digwad

According to the 2011 Census, Digwad village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 891 males and 837 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.23%, with male literacy at 77.43% and female literacy at 64.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,728891837
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251120131
Scheduled Castes (SC)1909694
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,052597455
Illiterate Population676294382

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)
DhankotSouth-East2.04 km
ChandpuraNorth-East2.08 km
Mahagaon JadeedSouth-West2.32 km
PatraniNorth2.33 km
Basaniya KhurdEast2.68 km
AmladaNorth-West2.99 km
ShyamugaonSouth3.06 km
MalajpurNorth3.91 km
Pipalya KhalsaNorth-East4.01 km
AgraNorth-West4.16 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 Banapura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Rehti to Digwad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Digwad is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Digwad

Where is Digwad located?

Digwad village is located in Rehti Tehsil, Sehore 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 466446.

What is the population of Digwad?

Digwad had a total population of 1,728, including 891 males and 837 females.

How many households are there in Digwad?

Digwad had 314 households.

What is the literacy rate in Digwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digwad was 71.23%. Male literacy was 77.43% and female literacy was 64.45%.