Dighra - Maholi, Sitapur

Dighra is a village situated in the Maholi tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Misrikh and around 30 km from Sitapur. Ram Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighra is 136821. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.14 hectares and falls under the 261141 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dighra

According to the 2011 Census, Dighra village had a total population of 943 people, including 537 males and 406 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 756 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.15%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighra

Dighra 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 Dighra

Dighra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maholi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Dighra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Dighra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighra

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

Health Facilities in Dighra

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

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