Dighwara - Bansdih, Ballia

Dighwara is a village situated in the Bansdih tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansdih and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Kewara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighwara is 199744. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.68 hectares and falls under the 277202 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Dighwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dighwara

According to the 2011 Census, Dighwara village had a total population of 234 people, including 117 males and 117 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 77.53% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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 Population234117117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502822
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065452
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1296960
Illiterate Population1054857

Nearby Villages of Dighwara

Dighwara 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)
GangouliWest0.93 km
Kewara Taluka BansdihEast1.01 km
DuhijanNorth-West1.66 km
PuraSouth-East1.72 km
Niga PahSouth1.82 km
AubariNorth1.83 km
Manouli Taluka SheriyaEast1.84 km
JitouraWest2.08 km
Seriya Taluka SahtwarSouth-West2.32 km
BeurEast2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dighwara

Public transport in the Dighwara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhata Aschaura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Dighwara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Dighwara is about 22 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 Dighwara

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

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

Health Facilities in Dighwara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dighwara

Where is Dighwara located?

Dighwara village is located in Bansdih Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dighwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Dighwara is Kewara.

What is the pincode of Dighwara?

The pincode of Dighwara is 277202.

What is the population of Dighwara?

Dighwara had a total population of 234, including 117 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Dighwara?

Dighwara had 41 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dighwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighwara was 70.11%. Male literacy was 77.53% and female literacy was 63.16%.