Digha is a village located in the Bhagawangola I Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Digha, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Digha Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Digha
Pincode
742135
Area
525.7 Sq. Km
Village Code
314460
Sub-District
Bhagawangola I
Sub-District Code
2231
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Mahisasthali
Gram Panchayat Code
110567
Block Panchayat
Bhagawangola-I
Block Panchayat Code
3369
Parliament Constituency
Murshidabad
Parliament Constituency Code
252
Assembly Constituency
Bhagabangola
Assembly Constituency Code
2092
Total Population (2011 Census)
6171
Total Households
1415
Nearest Town
UDHAMPUR (Distance: 45 Km)
Digha has a population of 6171 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Mahisasthali Gram Panchayat and the Bhagawangola-I Block Panchayat in Bhagawangola I District. The village has 1415 households and is identified by village code 314460. Digha is located in the 742135 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhagawangola I Sub-District.
Total Population of Digha
As of the 2011 census, Population of Digha has a population of approximately 6171 people, where the male population is 3133 and the female population is 3038.
Total
6171
Male
3133
Female
3038
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Digha
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Digha is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
140
Male
79
Female
61
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
31
Male
18
Female
13
Household in Digha
There are approximately 1415 households in Digha. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
1415
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Digha
Digha village falls under the Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency (Code: 2092) and is part of the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency (Code: 252). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Bhagabangola Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Murshidabad Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Digha is Bhagawangola I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Digha Village
As per the 2011 Census, Digha presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.