Digha - Nakashipara, Nadia

Digha is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 25.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dogachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digha is 321513. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.56 hectares and falls under the 741154 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Digha

As per Census 2011, Digha village has a total population of 4,236 people, consisting of 2,131 males and 2,105 females. The village has 875 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 549 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,258 literate and 1,978 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Digha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Digha

Digha 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 Digha

Digha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Digha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Digha is about 25.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digha

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

Health Facilities in Digha

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

FAQs about Digha