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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Digshili village has a total population of 1,348 people, consisting of 702 males and 646 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 337 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,348702646
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18210973
Scheduled Castes (SC)1448064
Scheduled Tribes (ST)337171166
Literate Population869493376
Illiterate Population479209270

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GosaindiSouth-East1.31 km
ChandradiWest1.63 km
TaraSouth1.81 km
PetadiEast2.01 km
Balia PatharNorth-East2.20 km
DurkuNorth2.51 km
ChakaltorSouth-West2.69 km
TamnaNorth-West2.79 km
SundradiEast2.94 km
GobindpurSouth-East3.08 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Digshili

Where is Digshili located?

Digshili village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Digshili?

The Gram Panchayat of Digshili is Durku.

What is the pincode of Digshili?

The pincode of Digshili is 723102.

What is the population of Digshili?

Digshili has a total population of 1,348, including 702 males and 646 females.

How many households are there in Digshili?

There are 256 households in Digshili.

What is the literacy rate in Digshili?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digshili is 64.47%. Male literacy is 70.23% and female literacy is 58.20%.