Digsira - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Digsira is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sirjapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digsira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digsira is 422271. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Digsira

As per Census 2011, Digsira village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 551 males and 556 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 581 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Digsira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Digsira

Digsira 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 Digsira

Digsira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Digsira is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Digsira is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digsira

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

Health Facilities in Digsira

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

FAQs about Digsira