Indian Village Directory

Dighra Village

Dighra is an inhabited village in Pusa Block of Samastipur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 236617, the Census 2011 record lists 2,678 people in 602 households and the reported area is 162.69 hectares. The local references include Dighra Gram Panchayat, Pusa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Samastipur at about 16 km.

In short:

Dighra is a village in Pusa Block, Samastipur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 236617 and 2,678 people in 602 households.

Village Code236617
Population2,678
Households602
Area162.69 hectares
Nearest TownSamastipur

Detailed village profile

Dighra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,678 people, 162.69 hectares of reported area and Samastipur as the nearest town reference for Dighra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Samastipur
Block Pusa
CD Block Pusa
Gram Panchayat Dighra
  • Dighra falls under Pusa Block in Samastipur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 236617.
  • The record lists 2,678 people living in 602 households.
  • The reported village area is 162.69 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Samastipur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Dighra
Census Village Code
236617
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Samastipur
District Census Code
221
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pusa
Sub-district Census Code
01289
CD Block
Pusa
Gram Panchayat
Dighra
Households
602
Population
2,678
Male Population
1,367
Female Population
1,311
Sex Ratio
959.03
Area
162.69 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Samastipur
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
848405
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 1,646.08 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.45 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.41% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.04% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dighra in the official administrative record. Census village code 236617, Dighra Gram Panchayat and Pusa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
221
Sub-district Census Code
01289
Village Census Code
236617
CD Block Code
0277
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Pusa
Gram Panchayat Name
Dighra

Location and Distance

Samastipur is the nearest town listed for Dighra, about 16 km away. Samastipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pusa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Samastipur
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Samastipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Samastipur
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Samastipur
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
162.69 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,678 people in 602 households, with 1,367 male residents and 1,311 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 18.41% and ST share is 0.04% for Dighra. Population density works out to about 1,646.08 people per sq km.

Total Households
602
Total Population
2,678
Male Population
1,367
Female Population
1,311
Sex Ratio
959.03
Average Household Size
4.45
SC Population
493
SC Male Population
251
SC Female Population
242
SC Population Share
18.41
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dighra list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dighra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
81.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dighra is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dighra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 135.53 hectares and irrigated land is 81.32 hectares (60% 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
12.69
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.47 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
135.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54.21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
81.32

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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dighra

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
3

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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 75%
Central Bank of India 1 25%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 848131 Samastipur Pusa Chakla Waini Waini Pusa Road, Waini(pusa Road), Teh.samastipur, 848131, Samastipur, Bihar, 848131
Punjab National Bank ATM 848113 Samastipur Pusa Morsand P. O. Birouli, Teh.samastipur, Morsand, Samastipur, Bihar, 848113
Punjab National Bank ATM 848125 Samastipur Pusa Mahamadpur Deopar University Mahamadpur Deopar Rajendra Agriculture, Samastipur, Bihar, 848125
Punjab National Bank ATM 848131 Samastipur Pusa Chakla Waini Bihar Waini, Pusa Road, Samastipur, Bihar, 848131

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 Dighra village located?

Dighra is in Pusa Block of Samastipur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Dighra village in?

Dighra village is in Samastipur district.

Which state is Dighra village in?

Dighra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Dighra under?

Dighra comes under Pusa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dighra?

The Census village code of Dighra is 236617.

Which Gram Panchayat is Dighra under?

Dighra is listed under Dighra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pusa.

What is the population of Dighra village?

The village record lists 2,678 people and 602 households for Dighra.

How many households are in Dighra village?

The village record lists 602 households for Dighra.

What is the male and female population of Dighra?

The record lists 1,367 male residents and 1,311 female residents for Dighra.

What is the sex ratio of Dighra village?

The sex ratio of Dighra is 959.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dighra village?

The reported geographical area of Dighra is 162.69 hectares.

What is the population density of Dighra village?

The approximate population density of Dighra is 1,646.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dighra?

The nearest town listed for Dighra is Samastipur, about 16 km away.

How far is Dighra from the district headquarters?

Dighra is about 16 km from Samastipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dighra from the sub-district headquarters?

Dighra is about 6 km from Pusa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dighra?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Dighra.

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

For Dighra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 135.53 hectares and irrigated land is 81.32 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dighra. These records include 2 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.