Digambar - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Digambar is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Akola and around 146 km from Ahmadnagar. Digambar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digambar is 557136. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.13 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sangamner is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Digambar

As per Census 2011, Digambar village has a total population of 733 people, consisting of 371 males and 362 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Digambar

Digambar 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 Digambar

Digambar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asvali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangamner to Digambar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Digambar is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digambar

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

Health Facilities in Digambar

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

FAQs about Digambar