Where is Digha village located?
Digha is in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Digha Village
Digha is an inhabited village in Sainthia Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317437, the Census 2011 record lists 1,724 people in 395 households and the reported area is 295.79 hectares. The local references include Sainthia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Suri at about 10 km.
Village Code317437
Population1,724
Households395
Area295.79 hectares
Nearest TownSuri
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Digha
- Census Village Code
- 317437
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Birbhum
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sainthia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02261
- CD Block
- Sainthia
- Households
- 395
- Population
- 1,724
- Male Population
- 873
- Female Population
- 851
- Sex Ratio
- 974.8
- Area
- 295.79 hectares
- Area
- 2.96 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Suri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 731236
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Digha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,724 people, 295.79 hectares of reported area and Suri as the nearest town reference for Digha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Digha falls under Sainthia Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 317437.
- The record lists 1,724 people living in 395 households.
- The reported village area is 295.79 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Suri.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density582.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.36 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.49%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share19.9%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Digha in the official administrative record. Census village code 317437 and Sainthia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02261
- Village Census Code
- 317437
- CD Block Code
- 0108
- CD Block Name
- Sainthia
Location and Distance
Suri is the nearest town listed for Digha, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ahmadpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16.1 km
- District Headquarter
- Suri
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Suri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Suri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 295.79 hectares
- Area
- 2.96 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,724 people in 395 households, with 873 male residents and 851 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 23.49% and ST share is 19.9% for Digha. Population density works out to about 582.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 395
- Total Population
- 1,724
- Male Population
- 873
- Female Population
- 851
- Sex Ratio
- 974.8
- Average Household Size
- 4.36
- SC Population
- 405
- SC Male Population
- 207
- SC Female Population
- 198
- SC Population Share
- 23.49
- ST Population
- 343
- ST Male Population
- 174
- ST Female Population
- 169
- ST Population Share
- 19.9
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Digha list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Digha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Digha 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
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.4 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 30.76 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Digha include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Digha 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Digha is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Digha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 257.46 hectares and irrigated land is 246.46 hectares (95.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Seed
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 34.93
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 257.46000000000004
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 246.45999999999998
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 215.7 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Digha
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 1 | 25% |
| Uco Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 731236 | Birbhum | Bolpur Sriniketan | Bolpur (P) | Sriniketan Bazar Idbi Bank Ltd. Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731236 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731236 | Birbhum | Bolpur Sriniketan | Surul (Ct) | Sriniketan State Bank Building Surul, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731236 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 731236 | Birbhum | Bolpur Sriniketan | Kasba | West Bengal Uco Bank, Kasba Branch Ground Floor, Kasba Gram Panchayat Building, VILL and Po - Kasba, Ps - Parui, Birbhu… |
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
Which district is Digha village in?
Digha village is in Birbhum district.
Which state is Digha village in?
Digha village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Digha under?
Digha comes under Sainthia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Digha?
The Census village code of Digha is 317437.
What is the population of Digha village?
The village record lists 1,724 people and 395 households for Digha.
How many households are in Digha village?
The village record lists 395 households for Digha.
What is the male and female population of Digha?
The record lists 873 male residents and 851 female residents for Digha.
What is the sex ratio of Digha village?
The sex ratio of Digha is 974.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Digha village?
The reported geographical area of Digha is 295.79 hectares.
What is the population density of Digha village?
The approximate population density of Digha is 582.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Digha?
The nearest town listed for Digha is Suri, about 10 km away.
How far is Digha from the sub-district headquarters?
Digha is about 16.1 km from Ahmadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Digha?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Digha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Digha?
For Digha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 257.46 hectares and irrigated land is 246.46 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Digha?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Digha. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Digha.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Digha.