Digha - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Digha is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Ausgram and around 36.1 km from Barddhaman. Ukta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digha is 319007. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.61 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Digha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Digha

As per Census 2011, Digha village has a total population of 1,431 people, consisting of 732 males and 699 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 708 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 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, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Digha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Digha is about 36.1 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:

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