Dighi - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Dighi is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dighi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 389438. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 44 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 Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighi

As per Census 2011, Dighi village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 226 males and 216 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 368 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population442226216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603030
Scheduled Castes (SC)743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)368185183
Literate Population265162103
Illiterate Population17764113

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)
DarakantiaNorth1.21 km
BaunsabudiSouth-East1.26 km
KasiabedaSouth1.29 km
SikarbhangaSouth2.09 km
MahulbareiSouth-West2.15 km
AktapalNorth-East2.17 km
MundhakataNorth-West2.19 km
MandaSouth-East2.23 km
ChandanpurEast2.63 km
BedhakudarNorth-East2.96 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 Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Dighi is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Dighi is about 38 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 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dighi

Where is Dighi located?

Dighi village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dighi?

Dighi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dighi?

The pincode of Dighi is 757032.

What is the population of Dighi?

Dighi has a total population of 442, including 226 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Dighi?

There are 125 households in Dighi.

What is the literacy rate in Dighi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighi is 59.95%. Male literacy is 71.68% and female literacy is 47.69%.