Mather Dighi - Canning - II, South 24 Parganas
Mather Dighi is a village situated in the Canning - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Canning and around 64.8 km from Alipore. Matherdighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mather Dighi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mather Dighi is 333871. The village covers a total geographical area of 1038.36 hectares and falls under the 743329 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Mather Dighi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mather Dighi
As per Census 2011, Mather Dighi village has a total population of 13,524 people, consisting of 6,836 males and 6,688 females. The village has 2,802 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,256 literate and 5,268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,029 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 721 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mather Dighi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,524 | 6,836 | 6,688 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,247 | 1,128 | 1,119 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4,029 | 2,091 | 1,938 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 721 | 362 | 359 |
| Literate Population | 8,256 | 4,585 | 3,671 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,268 | 2,251 | 3,017 |
Nearby Villages of Mather Dighi
Mather Dighi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mather Dighi
Mather Dighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Mather Dighi.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Mather Dighi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mather Dighi is about 64.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mather Dighi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mather Dighi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mather Dighi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mather Dighi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Mather Dighi
Where is Mather Dighi located?
Mather Dighi village is located in Canning - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mather Dighi?
The Gram Panchayat of Mather Dighi is Matherdighi.
What is the pincode of Mather Dighi?
The pincode of Mather Dighi is 743329.
What is the population of Mather Dighi?
Mather Dighi has a total population of 13,524, including 6,836 males and 6,688 females.
How many households are there in Mather Dighi?
There are 2,802 households in Mather Dighi.
What is the literacy rate in Mather Dighi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mather Dighi is 61.05%. Male literacy is 67.07% and female literacy is 54.89%.