Dighi - Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar

Dighi is a village situated in the Shrirampur tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Shrirampur and around 65 km from Ahmadnagar. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 557637. The village covers a total geographical area of 578 hectares and falls under the 413707 pincode. Shrirampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 627 males and 620 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.85%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 74.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighi

Dighi 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 Dighi

Dighi 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 Chitali, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrirampur to Dighi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Dighi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighi

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

Health Facilities in Dighi

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

FAQs about Dighi