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

According to the 2011 Census, Dighi village had a total population of 442 people, including 226 males and 216 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 368.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dighi