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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Digha

According to the 2011 Census, Digha village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 732 males and 699 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.98%, with male literacy at 86.59% and female literacy at 62.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

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:

FAQs about Digha