Digha - Kalna - I, Purba Bardhaman
Digha is a village situated in the Kalna - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Kalna. Hatkalna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digha is 320489. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.93 hectares and falls under the 713409 pincode.
Digha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Umarpur | West | 0.90 km |
| Kelenai | South | 1.00 km |
| Rameswarpur (p) | North-East | 1.00 km |
| Koyaldanga | North | 1.03 km |
| Madhuban (p) | North-East | 1.41 km |
| Mirpur | North | 1.43 km |
| Jiudhara (p) | East | 1.46 km |
| Nepakuli | West | 1.61 km |
| Dharmmadanga | North | 2.02 km |
| Dwariatan | South-West | 2.03 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Digha
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Digha. The nearest railway station is Ambika Kalna, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Digha
Where is Digha located?
Digha village is located in Kalna - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Digha?
The Gram Panchayat of Digha is Hatkalna.
What is the pincode of Digha?
The pincode of Digha is 713409.