Dighi - Shrivardhan, Raigad

Dighi is a village situated in the Shrivardhan tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from Shrivardhan and around 100 km from Alibag. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 554800. The village covers a total geographical area of 719 hectares and falls under the 402402 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Shrivardhan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 4,971 people, including 2,558 males and 2,413 females, living in 873 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.95%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 70.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,305.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Roha, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Dighi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dighi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

FAQs about Dighi