Dhigariya - Thanagazi, Alwar

Dhigariya is a village situated in the Thanagazi tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanagazi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Guwada Bhopala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhigariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhigariya is 073097. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 301022 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhigariya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhigariya village had a total population of 1,176 people, including 627 males and 549 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.87%, with male literacy at 83.80% and female literacy at 46.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhigariya

Dhigariya 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 Dhigariya

Dhigariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahwa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Dhigariya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Dhigariya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhigariya

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

Health Facilities in Dhigariya

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

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