Dighi Village Overview
Dighi is a village in Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 8 km from Udala tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jaypur is the Gram Panchayat for Dighi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dighi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighi is 391080. The village covers a geographical area of 231 hectares and has a pincode of 757085. Udala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Dighi
Population & Demographics of Dighi
This section provides population and demographic details of Dighi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 815 | 400 | 415 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 109 | 57 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 778 | 383 | 395 |
| Literate Population | 429 | 250 | 179 |
| Illiterate Population | 386 | 150 | 236 |
Key population details of Dighi village are given below:
- Dighi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 815, including approximately 400 males and 415 females, with a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 778 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dighi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.64%.
- There are around 198 households in Dighi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dighi
Transport facilities help residents of Dighi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dighi
The following villages are located close to Dighi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dighi
- Where is Dighi located?
- Dighi village is located in Udala Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dighi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dighi is Jaypur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dighi?
- The pincode of Dighi is 757085.
- What is the population of Dighi?
- Dighi has a total population of 815, including 400 males and 415 females.
- How many households are there in Dighi?
- There are 198 households in Dighi.
- What is the literacy rate in Dighi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighi is 52.64%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 43.13%.