Digras Village - Kinwat, Nanded

Digras is a village situated in the Kinwat tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kinwat and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Digras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digras is 544345. The village covers a total geographical area of 1366 hectares and falls under the 431810 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Kinwat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Digras

As per Census 2011, Digras village has a total population of 969 people, consisting of 512 males and 457 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 559 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Digras are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 969 512 457
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 154 86 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15 6 9
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 274 133 141
Literate Population 559 342 217
Illiterate Population 410 170 240

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Jaroda TandaEast1.83 km
TharaNorth3.36 km
JaldharaNorth-West4.11 km
SungagudaEast4.43 km
PimparphodiNorth-East4.99 km
SawariNorth-West5.23 km
Sowargaon TandaWest5.28 km
SingarwadiNorth-East5.51 km
MalkolhariWest5.65 km
Jaldhara TandaWest6.14 km

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 Bodhadi Bujrug, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Digras is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Digras is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Digras

Where is Digras located?

Digras village is located in Kinwat Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Digras?

Digras is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Digras?

The pincode of Digras is 431810.

What is the population of Digras?

Digras has a total population of 969, including 512 males and 457 females.

How many households are there in Digras?

There are 191 households in Digras.

What is the literacy rate in Digras?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digras is 57.69%. Male literacy is 66.80% and female literacy is 47.48%.