Dighanswar - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dighanswar is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Polba and around 25.1 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighanswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighanswar is 325219. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.38 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dighanswar 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 Dighanswar

According to the 2011 Census, Dighanswar village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 709 males and 671 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.02%, with male literacy at 79.67% and female literacy at 70.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 646, 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 Dighanswar

Dighanswar 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 Dighanswar

Dighanswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Dighanswar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dighanswar is about 25.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighanswar

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

Health Facilities in Dighanswar

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

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