Digiriguda - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Digiriguda is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Samarbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digiriguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digiriguda is 416254. The village covers a total geographical area of 18 hectares and falls under the 762011 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Digiriguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Digiriguda
According to the 2011 Census, Digiriguda village had a total population of 68 people, including 29 males and 39 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,345 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.29%, with male literacy at 27.27% and female literacy at 3.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68 | 29 | 39 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 56 | 25 | 31 |
| Literate Population | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 61 | 23 | 38 |
Nearby Villages of Digiriguda
Digiriguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Digiriguda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Digiriguda.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Digiriguda is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Digiriguda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Digiriguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digiriguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Digiriguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digiriguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Digiriguda
Where is Digiriguda located?
Digiriguda village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Digiriguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Digiriguda is Samarbandha.
What is the pincode of Digiriguda?
The pincode of Digiriguda is 762011.
What is the population of Digiriguda?
Digiriguda had a total population of 68, including 29 males and 39 females.
How many households are there in Digiriguda?
Digiriguda had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digiriguda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digiriguda was 14.29%. Male literacy was 27.27% and female literacy was 3.70%.