Dighara - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Dighara is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Goghat and around 81.1 km from Chinsura. Bali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighara is 324078. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.55 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dighara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dighara

According to the 2011 Census, Dighara village had a total population of 2,246 people, including 1,138 males and 1,108 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.51%, with male literacy at 88.82% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 799, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighara

Dighara 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 Dighara

Dighara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Dighara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dighara is about 81.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighara

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

Health Facilities in Dighara

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

FAQs about Dighara