Digi - Dharakote, Ganjam

Digi is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Gangapur and around 98 km from Chatrapur. Jhadabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digi is 410741. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Digi

According to the 2011 Census, Digi village had a total population of 1,095 people, including 528 males and 567 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.03%, with male literacy at 65.38% and female literacy at 47.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Digi

Digi 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 Digi

Digi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Digi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Digi is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digi

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

Health Facilities in Digi

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

FAQs about Digi