Dighiya - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Dighiya is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Dighiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighiya is 194983. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.75 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dighiya

As per Census 2011, Dighiya village has a total population of 1,134 people, consisting of 566 males and 568 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighiya

Dighiya 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 Dighiya

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dighiya. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Dighiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Dighiya is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighiya

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

Health Facilities in Dighiya

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

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