Digugabadar - Pottangi, Koraput

Digugabadar is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digugabadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digugabadar is 430027. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Digugabadar

According to the 2011 Census, Digugabadar village had a total population of 228 people, including 106 males and 122 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 4.00%, with male literacy at 7.50% and female literacy at 1.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Digugabadar

Digugabadar 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 Digugabadar

Digugabadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Digugabadar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Digugabadar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digugabadar

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

Health Facilities in Digugabadar

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

FAQs about Digugabadar