Dighra - Chakdah, Nadia

Dighra is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 43.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighra is 322229. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.5 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dighra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dighra

According to the 2011 Census, Dighra village had a total population of 1,494 people, including 778 males and 716 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.51%, with male literacy at 88.42% and female literacy at 80.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighra

Dighra 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 Dighra

Dighra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Dighra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dighra is about 43.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighra

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

Health Facilities in Dighra

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

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