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

As per Census 2011, Dighra village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 537 males and 406 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 756 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dighra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population943537406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397960
Scheduled Castes (SC)425231194
Literate Population564352212
Illiterate Population379185194

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasiSouth1.53 km
HasanapurNorth-West1.65 km
Ram NagarNorth2.33 km
FakharpurWest2.40 km
PatabojhaSouth-East2.46 km
ChakrodaSouth-West2.53 km
DauliEast2.67 km
Mahsunia GanjNorth-East2.88 km
MakredaSouth-West2.94 km
GujiaNorth3.17 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dighra

Where is Dighra located?

Dighra village is located in Maholi Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dighra?

The Gram Panchayat of Dighra is Ram Nagar.

What is the pincode of Dighra?

The pincode of Dighra is 261141.

What is the population of Dighra?

Dighra has a total population of 943, including 537 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Dighra?

There are 171 households in Dighra.

What is the literacy rate in Dighra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighra is 59.81%. Male literacy is 65.55% and female literacy is 52.22%.