Dighia - Shahabad, Hardoi

Dighia is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Dighia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighia is 139326. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.02 hectares and falls under the 241125 pincode.

Dighia 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 Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighia

According to the 2011 Census, Dighia village had a total population of 899 people, including 494 males and 405 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.47%, with male literacy at 69.57% and female literacy at 53.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighia

Dighia 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 Dighia

Dighia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sharma, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hardoi to Dighia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighia

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

Health Facilities in Dighia

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

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