Digra - Someshwar, Almora
Digra is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dingra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digra is 053277. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.15 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.
Digra 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Digra
According to the 2011 Census, Digra village had a total population of 544 people, including 221 males and 323 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,462 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.03%, with male literacy at 96.22% and female literacy at 66.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.
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 Population | 544 | 221 | 323 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 36 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 196 | 84 | 112 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 380 | 178 | 202 |
| Illiterate Population | 164 | 43 | 121 |
Nearby Villages of Digra
Digra is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Digra
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Digra.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Digra is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Digra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Digra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Digra
Where is Digra located?
Digra village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Digra?
The Gram Panchayat of Digra is Dingra.
What is the pincode of Digra?
The pincode of Digra is 263637.
What is the population of Digra?
Digra had a total population of 544, including 221 males and 323 females.
How many households are there in Digra?
Digra had 133 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digra was 78.03%. Male literacy was 96.22% and female literacy was 66.89%.