Dighi - Babulgaon, Yavatmal
Dighi is a village situated in the Babulgaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Babulgaon and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 542089. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.21 hectares and falls under the 445101 pincode.
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 Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhatmarg | South-West | 1.53 km |
| Thalegaon | North-East | 2.60 km |
| Rasulpur | South | 2.65 km |
| Nagri | South | 2.81 km |
| Malapur | South-West | 3.10 km |
| Khadaksawanga (pu) | East | 3.23 km |
| Kolhi 1 | North | 3.34 km |
| Nagargaon | South-West | 3.38 km |
| Takalgaon | South-East | 3.46 km |
| Panas | South | 3.61 km |
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 Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Yavatmal to Dighi is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dighi
Where is Dighi located?
Dighi village is located in Babulgaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dighi?
Dighi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dighi?
The pincode of Dighi is 445101.