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

As per Census 2011, Dighi village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 687 males and 662 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 923 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,349687662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710483
Scheduled Castes (SC)455218237
Literate Population923512411
Illiterate Population426175251

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Subhadraprasad DiaNorth-West1.18 km
PitandaSouth-East1.19 km
IswarpurEast1.23 km
Panchu PalliSouth-West1.39 km
GobindakanaWest1.52 km
KhuntaNorth-West1.96 km
Sana GokhaniSouth-East2.09 km
KoilipurWest2.44 km
GharabhanjakolaWest2.44 km
JayanagarNorth2.46 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Dighi

Where is Dighi located?

Dighi village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dighi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dighi is Iswarpur.

What is the pincode of Dighi?

The pincode of Dighi is 754248.

What is the population of Dighi?

Dighi has a total population of 1,349, including 687 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Dighi?

There are 337 households in Dighi.

What is the literacy rate in Dighi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighi is 68.42%. Male literacy is 74.53% and female literacy is 62.08%.