Digdhar - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Digdhar is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Digdhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digdhar is 389042. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Digdhar

As per Census 2011, Digdhar village has a total population of 1,867 people, consisting of 945 males and 922 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,162 literate and 705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 762 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Digdhar

Digdhar 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 Digdhar

Digdhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Digdhar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Digdhar is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digdhar

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

Health Facilities in Digdhar

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

FAQs about Digdhar