Dighi - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Dighi is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 395814. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 1,349 people, including 687 males and 662 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.43%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 70.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455.

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

Dighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Dighi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Dighi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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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