Dighagari - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dighagari is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from Polba and around 23.2 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighagari is 325217. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.91 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Dighagari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dighagari

According to the 2011 Census, Dighagari village had a total population of 351 people, including 176 males and 175 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.85%, with male literacy at 94.48% and female literacy at 89.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighagari

Dighagari 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 Dighagari

Dighagari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Dighagari is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dighagari is about 23.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighagari

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

Health Facilities in Dighagari

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

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