Diglabar - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Diglabar is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 25.4 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Siddha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diglabar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diglabar is 344362. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.85 hectares and falls under the 721151 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Diglabar

According to the 2011 Census, Diglabar village had a total population of 2,984 people, including 1,559 males and 1,425 females, living in 684 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.90%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 76.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Diglabar

Diglabar 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 Diglabar

Diglabar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narayan Pakuria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Diglabar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Diglabar is about 25.4 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 Diglabar

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

Health Facilities in Diglabar

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

FAQs about Diglabar