Dighir

Dighir is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 42.7km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dashghara Ii is the gram panchayat of Dighir village.

Here you can discover what makes Dighir unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Dighir’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dighir

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dighir is 324561. The village spans a total geographical area of 178.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712402. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Dighir village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dighir village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dighir

Population of Dighir

According to the 2011 Census, Dighir has a total population of about 2,412, with approximately 1,181 males and 1,231 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,045 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 199. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.42%, with male literacy at about 70.36% and female literacy near 62.63%. There are around 632 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dighir's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dighir

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dighir. As per the 2011 stats, Dighir had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dighir

Knowing the nearby villages of Dighir helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dighir.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dighir