Dighiri - Bolagad, Khordha

Dighiri is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Fasioda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighiri is 407112. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dighiri

As per Census 2011, Dighiri village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 275 males and 259 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighiri

Dighiri 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 Dighiri

Dighiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Dighiri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Dighiri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighiri

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

Health Facilities in Dighiri

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

FAQs about Dighiri