Digshili - Purulia - I, Purulia

Digshili is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Purulia and around 14.9 km from Purulia. Durku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digshili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digshili is 330982. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.86 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Digshili village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Digshili

According to the 2011 Census, Digshili village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 702 males and 646 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.53%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 65.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Digshili

Digshili 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 Digshili

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Digshili. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Digshili is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Digshili is about 14.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digshili

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

Health Facilities in Digshili

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

FAQs about Digshili