Diguri - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Diguri is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Diguri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diguri is 184703. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.45 hectares and falls under the 273310 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Diguri 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 Paniyara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Diguri

According to the 2011 Census, Diguri village had a total population of 5,595 people, including 2,896 males and 2,699 females, living in 936 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 51.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Diguri

Diguri 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 Diguri

Diguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rawat Ganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Diguri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diguri

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

Health Facilities in Diguri

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

FAQs about Diguri