Dighwad
About Dighwad
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dighwad village is 550494. Dighwad village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 1084 hectares. Dighwad has a total population of 2,301 peoples, out of which male population is 1,175 while female population is 1,126. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dighwad village is 74.19% out of which 79.91% males and 68.21% females are literate. There are about 532 houses in dighwad village. Pincode of dighwad village locality is 423101.
When it comes to administration, Dighwad village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dighwad village comes under Chandvad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Dindori Lok Sabha constituency. Nashik is nearest town to dighwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.
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Population of Dighwad
The population details of Dighwad cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,301 | 1,175 | 1,126 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 261 | 142 | 119 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 129 | 60 | 69 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 234 | 117 | 117 |
| Literate Population | 1,707 | 939 | 768 |
| Illiterate Population | 594 | 236 | 358 |
Connectivity of Dighwad
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dighwad
Where is Dighwad located?
Dighwad village is situated in Chandvad Tehsil, within the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dighwad?
The Gram Panchayat of Dighwad is Dighwat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dighwad?
The pincode of Dighwad is 423101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dighwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dighwad is 2,301, with 1,175 males and 1,126 females.
How many households are there in Dighwad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dighwad village has a total of 532 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dighwad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dighwad is 74.19%. The male literacy rate is 79.91%, while the female literacy rate is 68.21%.