Digri - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Digri is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 20.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digri is 321766. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.84 hectares and falls under the 741161 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Digri

According to the 2011 Census, Digri village had a total population of 1,339 people, including 681 males and 658 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.54%, with male literacy at 63.00% and female literacy at 55.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 914, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Digri

Digri 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 Digri

Public transport in the Digri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Digri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Digri is about 20.9 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 Digri

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

Health Facilities in Digri

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

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