Dighanchi - Atpadi, Sangli

Dighanchi is a village situated in the Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atpadi and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Dighanchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighanchi is 568570. The village covers a total geographical area of 3407.9 hectares and falls under the 415315 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Dighanchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighanchi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighanchi village had a total population of 11,128 people, including 5,668 males and 5,460 females, living in 2,262 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 68.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,039, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dighanchi

Dighanchi 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 Dighanchi

Dighanchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Dighanchi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Dighanchi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighanchi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dighanchi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dighanchi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dighanchi village are given below:

FAQs about Dighanchi