Digras - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Digras is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Rahuri and around 40 km from Ahmadnagar. Digras village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digras is 558256. The village covers a total geographical area of 1435.22 hectares and falls under the 413706 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Digras

According to the 2011 Census, Digras village had a total population of 7,512 people, including 3,991 males and 3,521 females, living in 1,504 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.29%, with male literacy at 89.83% and female literacy at 75.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Digras

Digras 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 Digras

Digras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Digras is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Digras is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digras

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

Health Facilities in Digras

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

FAQs about Digras