Dighi - Himayatnagar, Nanded

Dighi is a village situated in the Himayatnagar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Himayatnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dighi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 544418. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 431802 pincode. Hadgoan is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Hadgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 961 people, including 483 males and 478 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.45%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 78.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadki Bazar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hadgoan to Dighi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dighi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

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