Dihigachhi

Dihigachhi is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.4km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Dihigachhi village. As per 2009 stats, Haroa is the gram panchayat of Dihigachhi village.

Here you can discover what makes Dihigachhi unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Dihigachhi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dihigachhi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dihigachhi is 323703. The village spans a total geographical area of 76.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Basirhat is nearest town to Dihigachhi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dihigachhi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dihigachhi

Population of Dihigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dihigachhi has a total population of about 559, with approximately 295 males and 264 females. The sex ratio is around 894 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 505 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 54. The overall literacy rate is approximately 23.61%, with male literacy at about 28.47% and female literacy near 18.18%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dihigachhi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dihigachhi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dihigachhi. As per the 2011 stats, Dihigachhi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dihigachhi

Knowing the nearby villages of Dihigachhi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dihigachhi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dihigachhi