Dignagar - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Dignagar is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Ausgram and around 34.8 km from Barddhaman. Dignagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dignagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dignagar is 319023. The village covers a total geographical area of 1570.52 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dignagar

As per Census 2011, Dignagar village has a total population of 8,313 people, consisting of 4,188 males and 4,125 females. The village has 2,108 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 930 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,031 literate and 3,282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,594 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 489 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dignagar

Dignagar 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 Dignagar

Dignagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Noadar Dhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Dignagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Dignagar is about 34.8 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 Dignagar

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

Health Facilities in Dignagar

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

FAQs about Dignagar