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

According to the 2011 Census, Digdhar village had a total population of 1,867 people, including 945 males and 922 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.64%, with male literacy at 80.54% and female literacy at 60.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 762.

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

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