Dighir - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dighir is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 42.7 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighir is 324561. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.82 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dighir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighir

According to the 2011 Census, Dighir village had a total population of 2,412 people, including 1,181 males and 1,231 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.72%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 69.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,045, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighir

Dighir 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 Dighir

Dighir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Dighir is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dighir is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighir

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

Health Facilities in Dighir

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

FAQs about Dighir