Digoli - Kanda, Bageshwar
Digoli is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Digoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digoli is 050796. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.72 hectares and falls under the 263631 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Digoli 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 Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Digoli
According to the 2011 Census, Digoli village had a total population of 320 people, including 126 males and 194 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,540 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.51%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 57.06%.
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 | 320 | 126 | 194 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 11 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 181 | 84 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 42 | 97 |
Nearby Villages of Digoli
Digoli 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 Digoli
Digoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Digoli is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Digoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Digoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Digoli
Where is Digoli located?
Digoli village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Digoli?
Digoli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Digoli?
The pincode of Digoli is 263631.
What is the population of Digoli?
Digoli had a total population of 320, including 126 males and 194 females.
How many households are there in Digoli?
Digoli had 82 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digoli was 63.51%. Male literacy was 73.04% and female literacy was 57.06%.