Dighol
Dighol is a village located in Jamkhed tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Jamkhed (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Dighol Group is the gram panchayat of Dighol village.
Here you can discover what makes Dighol unique in its vibrant Jamkhed-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Dighol’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Dighol
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dighol is 558681. The village spans a total geographical area of 1856 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413201. Ahmadnagar is nearest town to Dighol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 115km away.
When it comes to local governance, Dighol village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karjat jamkhed Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Dighol
Population of Dighol
According to the 2011 Census, Dighol has a total population of about 2,714, with approximately 1,413 males and 1,301 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 343 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 374 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.63%, with male literacy at about 73.25% and female literacy near 55.27%. There are around 554 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dighol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,714 | 1,413 | 1,301 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 343 | 186 | 157 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 374 | 192 | 182 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Literate Population | 1,754 | 1,035 | 719 |
Illiterate Population | 960 | 378 | 582 |
Connectivity of Dighol
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dighol. As per the 2011 stats, Dighol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dighol
Knowing the nearby villages of Dighol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dighol.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dighol
- Where is Dighol located?
- Dighol village is situated in Jamkhed Tehsil, within the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dighol?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dighol is Dighol Group (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Dighol?
- The pincode of Dighol is 413201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Dighol as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dighol is 2,714, with 1,413 males and 1,301 females.
- How many households are there in Dighol as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dighol village has a total of 554 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dighol as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dighol is 64.63%. The male literacy rate is 73.25%, while the female literacy rate is 55.27%.