Dighia

Dighia is a village located in Badampahar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Badampahar (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talokpokhari is the gram panchayat of Dighia village.

Here you can discover what makes Dighia unique in its vibrant Badampahar-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Dighia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dighia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dighia is 388315. The village spans a total geographical area of 137 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757047. Rairangpur is nearest town to Dighia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dighia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dighia

Population of Dighia

According to the 2011 Census, Dighia has a total population of about 539, with approximately 259 males and 280 females. The sex ratio is around 1081 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 100 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 513. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.30%, with male literacy at about 52.51% and female literacy near 32.86%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dighia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dighia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dighia. As per the 2011 stats, Dighia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dighia

Knowing the nearby villages of Dighia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dighia.

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