Digi - Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur

Digi is a village situated in the Tentulikhunti tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tentulikhunti and around 25 km from Nabarangapur . Digi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digi is 428009. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 764070 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Digi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabarangpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Digi

According to the 2011 Census, Digi village had a total population of 819 people, including 410 males and 409 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 83.70% and female literacy at 55.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population819410409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904248
Scheduled Castes (SC)1285771
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1557778
Literate Population510308202
Illiterate Population309102207

Nearby Villages of Digi

Digi 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)
KarlichuanEast1.57 km
BaragamWest1.70 km
UdayapurNorth-East2.03 km
PathangudaWest2.45 km
MeranasSouth-West3.13 km
PatharlasaWest3.37 km
PujarigudaNorth3.52 km
CharamulaEast3.60 km
AntasorSouth3.72 km
MentriNorth-West3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Digi

Digi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Digi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Digi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Digi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Digi

Where is Digi located?

Digi village is located in Tentulikhunti Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Digi?

Digi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Digi?

The pincode of Digi is 764070.

What is the population of Digi?

Digi had a total population of 819, including 410 males and 409 females.

How many households are there in Digi?

Digi had 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Digi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digi was 69.96%. Male literacy was 83.70% and female literacy was 55.96%.