Dighi - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Dighi is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 402436. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 759023 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 1,485 people, including 768 males and 717 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.44%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 66.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Public transport in the Dighi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Dighi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Dighi is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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