Indian Village Directory

Dighia Village

Dighia is an inhabited village in Kahara Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226431, the Census 2011 record lists 3,676 people in 692 households and the reported area is 161.9 hectares. The local references include Siradaipatti Gram Panchayat, Kahara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 6 km.

In short:

Dighia is a village in Kahara Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226431 and 3,676 people in 692 households.

Village Code226431
Population3,676
Households692
Area161.9 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Dighia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,676 people, 161.9 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Dighia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
Block Kahara
CD Block Kahara
Gram Panchayat SIRADAIPATTI
  • Dighia falls under Kahara Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226431.
  • The record lists 3,676 people living in 692 households.
  • The reported village area is 161.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Dighia
Census Village Code
226431
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kahara
Sub-district Census Code
01174
CD Block
Kahara
Gram Panchayat
Siradaipatti
Households
692
Population
3,676
Male Population
1,897
Female Population
1,779
Sex Ratio
937.8
Area
161.9 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
6 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 2,270.54 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.18% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 64.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dighia in the official administrative record. Census village code 226431, Siradaipatti Gram Panchayat and Kahara CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01174
Village Census Code
226431
CD Block Code
0162
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Kahara
Gram Panchayat Name
Siradaipatti

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Dighia, about 6 km away. Saharsa is listed as the district headquarters at about 6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kahara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
6 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
6 km
Total Geographical Area
161.9 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,676 people in 692 households, with 1,897 male residents and 1,779 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 2.18% and ST share is 0% for Dighia. Population density works out to about 2,270.54 people per sq km.

Total Households
692
Total Population
3,676
Male Population
1,897
Female Population
1,779
Sex Ratio
937.8
Average Household Size
5.31
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
2.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dighia list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dighia include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
38.25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dighia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dighia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dighia is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dighia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106.85 hectares and irrigated land is 69.31 hectares (64.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
53.12
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.93 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
106.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
37.54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
69.31
Waterfall Area In Hectares
31.06 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dighia

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
71
Banks in Matched Records
18
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 58 82%
CRM 13 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 43 61%
Bank of Baroda 3 4.2%
Bank of India 3 4.2%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 4.2%
Punjab National Bank 3 4.2%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Building 852201 at-Neta G Subhash Chauk Saharsha, Po-Saharsha, Ps-Town Thana Saharsha, Dist-Saharshsa Mahakali, Saharsa…
Bandhan Bank Limited ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Purab Bazar Purab Bazar Near Mission Church, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Bank of Baroda ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Saharsa, Vip Road Indira Bhavan Purab Bazar, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Bank of India ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Purab Bazar Bank of Indiapurab Bazar-Saharsa Branch Prabh Saharsa, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Vip Road, Nh-107, Saharsa Dev Market, Purab Bazar, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Central Bank of India ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Purab Bazar Mission Compound, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Near Maa Kali Mandir, Saharsa, Bihar- Neta Ji Subhash Chowk, Kahara Block Road, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201
Bank of Baroda ATM 852201 Saharsa Kahara Saharsa (Nagar Parishad) Bangaon Road, Mahavir Subline Hospital, Ward No. 5, S.R.B. Hospital, Refugee Colony, Saharsa, Bihar, 852201

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dighia village located?

Dighia is in Kahara Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dighia village in?

Dighia village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Dighia village in?

Dighia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dighia under?

Dighia comes under Kahara Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dighia?

The Census village code of Dighia is 226431.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dighia under?

Dighia is listed under SIRADAIPATTI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kahara.

What is the population of Dighia village?

The village record lists 3,676 people and 692 households for Dighia.

How many households are in Dighia village?

The village record lists 692 households for Dighia.

What is the male and female population of Dighia?

The record lists 1,897 male residents and 1,779 female residents for Dighia.

What is the sex ratio of Dighia village?

The sex ratio of Dighia is 937.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dighia village?

The reported geographical area of Dighia is 161.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Dighia village?

The approximate population density of Dighia is 2,270.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dighia?

The nearest town listed for Dighia is Saharsa, about 6 km away.

How far is Dighia from the district headquarters?

Dighia is about 6 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dighia from the sub-district headquarters?

Dighia is about 3 km from Kahara, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dighia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Dighia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dighia?

For Dighia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 106.85 hectares and irrigated land is 69.31 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dighia?

The page shows 71 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dighia. These records include 18 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.