Dighwad

Dighwad is a village located in Chandvad tehsil of Nashik district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chandvad (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Nashik. As per 2009 stats, Dighwat is the gram panchayat of Dighwad village.

Here you can discover what makes Dighwad unique in its vibrant Chandvad-Nashik region. You’ll see Dighwad’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 Dighwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dighwad is 550494. The village spans a total geographical area of 1084 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 423101. Nashik is nearest town to Dighwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dighwad 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 Chandvad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dindori Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dighwad

Population of Dighwad

According to the 2011 Census, Dighwad has a total population of about 2,301, with approximately 1,175 males and 1,126 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 261 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 129 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.19%, with male literacy at about 79.91% and female literacy near 68.21%. There are around 532 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dighwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dighwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dighwad. As per the 2011 stats, Dighwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dighwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Dighwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dighwad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dighwad