Dighua - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Dighua is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 67.4 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighua is 312014. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.75 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Dighua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanchal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighua

According to the 2011 Census, Dighua village had a total population of 1,463 people, including 755 males and 708 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.71%, with male literacy at 57.75% and female literacy at 47.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighua

Dighua 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 Dighua

Public transport in the Dighua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Dighua is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dighua is about 67.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighua

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

Health Facilities in Dighua

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

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