Dighai - Ballia

Dighai is a village situated in the Ballia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Ballia, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bigahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighai is 199304. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.57 hectares and falls under the 221701 pincode.

Dighai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ballia Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighai

According to the 2011 Census, Dighai village had a total population of 5,584 people, including 2,953 males and 2,631 females, living in 807 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighai

Dighai 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 Dighai

Dighai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sahatwar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Dighai is about 20 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 Dighai

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

Health Facilities in Dighai

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

FAQs about Dighai