Dighari - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dighari is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from Bongaon and around 48.1 km from Barasat. Dighari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighari is 322653. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.78 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dighari

According to the 2011 Census, Dighari village had a total population of 4,241 people, including 2,177 males and 2,064 females, living in 970 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.80%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 69.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Dighari

Dighari 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 Dighari

Public transport in the Dighari 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 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Dighari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dighari is about 48.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dighari

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

Health Facilities in Dighari

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

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