Dignagar - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Dignagar is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 11.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dignagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dignagar is 321723. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.59 hectares and falls under the 741401 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dignagar

According to the 2011 Census, Dignagar village had a total population of 6,023 people, including 3,097 males and 2,926 females, living in 1,452 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.68%, with male literacy at 73.55% and female literacy at 63.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,058, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Dignagar

Dignagar 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 Dignagar

Dignagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Dignagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dignagar is about 11.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dignagar

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

Health Facilities in Dignagar

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

FAQs about Dignagar