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

As per Census 2011, Dighari village has a total population of 4,241 people, consisting of 2,177 males and 2,064 females. The village has 970 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,888 literate and 1,353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 196 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2412,1772,064
Child Population (0–6 yrs)380191189
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,4111,7721,639
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19610195
Literate Population2,8881,5871,301
Illiterate Population1,353590763

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaikhaliSouth-East1.31 km
PathantalaNorth1.45 km
ChiniliNorth-East1.67 km
NishchintapurNorth-West2.01 km
DamdamaSouth2.15 km
MathurapurNorth2.29 km
SatashiSouth-West2.42 km
MamudpurSouth2.51 km
Uttar KanakpurNorth-East2.56 km
RachhulpurSouth-East2.69 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dighari

Where is Dighari located?

Dighari village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dighari?

Dighari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dighari?

The pincode of Dighari is 743290.

What is the population of Dighari?

Dighari has a total population of 4,241, including 2,177 males and 2,064 females.

How many households are there in Dighari?

There are 970 households in Dighari.

What is the literacy rate in Dighari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighari is 68.10%. Male literacy is 72.90% and female literacy is 63.03%.