Digra - Falta, South 24 Parganas
Digra is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Falta and around 32.1 km from Alipore. Debipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digra is 334285. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.76 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Digra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Digra
According to the 2011 Census, Digra village had a total population of 688 people, including 360 males and 328 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 90.58% and female literacy at 80.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 688 | 360 | 328 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 52 | 31 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 42 | 19 | 23 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 545 | 298 | 247 |
| Illiterate Population | 143 | 62 | 81 |
Nearby Villages of Digra
Digra 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 Digra
Digra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Digra.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Diamond Harbour to Digra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Digra is about 32.1 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 Digra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Digra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Digra
Where is Digra located?
Digra village is located in Falta Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Digra?
The Gram Panchayat of Digra is Debipur.
What is the pincode of Digra?
The pincode of Digra is 743504.
What is the population of Digra?
Digra had a total population of 688, including 360 males and 328 females.
How many households are there in Digra?
Digra had 177 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digra was 85.69%. Male literacy was 90.58% and female literacy was 80.46%.