Dighalgram - Haringhata, Nadia

Dighalgram is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 67.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nagarukhra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighalgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighalgram is 322407. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.2 hectares and falls under the 741257 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dighalgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dighalgram

According to the 2011 Census, Dighalgram village had a total population of 5,390 people, including 2,737 males and 2,653 females, living in 1,201 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 72.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighalgram

Dighalgram 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 Dighalgram

Dighalgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Dighalgram is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dighalgram 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 Dighalgram

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

Health Facilities in Dighalgram

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

FAQs about Dighalgram