Digashi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Digashi is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Tithavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digashi is 566360. The village covers a total geographical area of 436 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Digashi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Digashi

According to the 2011 Census, Digashi village had a total population of 483 people, including 222 males and 261 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.77%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 59.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Digashi

Digashi 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 Digashi

Digashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Digashi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Digashi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digashi

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

Health Facilities in Digashi

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

FAQs about Digashi