Dighi - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dighi is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Gangapur and around 30 km from Aurangabad. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 549273. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.61 hectares and falls under the 423702 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 712 people, including 376 males and 336 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.42%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 67.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Public transport in the Dighi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Potul, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Dighi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dighi is about 30 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 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