Digras - Katol, Nagpur

Digras is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Digras(bu) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digras village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digras is 534938. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.21 hectares and falls under the 441305 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Katol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramtek Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Digras

According to the 2011 Census, Digras village had a total population of 1,532 people, including 751 males and 781 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.13%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 77.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalambha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Digras is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Digras is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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