Dighodhi - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Dighodhi is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Deeghodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighodhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighodhi is 455848. The village covers a total geographical area of 819.09 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Dighodhi

As per Census 2011, Dighodhi village has a total population of 1,363 people, consisting of 734 males and 629 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 497 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighodhi

Dighodhi 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 Dighodhi

Dighodhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Dighodhi is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dighodhi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighodhi

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

Health Facilities in Dighodhi

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

FAQs about Dighodhi