Indian Village Directory

Dighi Village

Dighi is an inhabited village in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312194, the Census 2011 record lists 560 people in 111 households and the reported area is 96.91 hectares. The local references include Chanchal - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is English Bazar at about 70 km.

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Quick answer: Dighi is a village in Chanchal - I Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312194 and 560 people in 111 households.
Village Code312194
Population560
Households111
Area96.91 hectares
Nearest TownEnglish Bazar

Key Village Facts

Village
Dighi
Census Village Code
312194
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chanchal - I
Sub-district Census Code
02210
CD Block
Chanchal - I
Households
111
Population
560
Male Population
288
Female Population
272
Sex Ratio
944.44
Area
96.91 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732150
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dighi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 560 people, 96.91 hectares of reported area and English Bazar as the nearest town reference for Dighi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMaldah
CD BlockChanchal - I
  • Dighi falls under Chanchal - I Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312194.
  • The record lists 560 people living in 111 households.
  • The reported village area is 96.91 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is English Bazar.
  • 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 Density577.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share57.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dighi in the official administrative record. Census village code 312194 and Chanchal - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02210
Village Census Code
312194
CD Block Code
0057
CD Block Name
Chanchal - I

Location and Distance

English Bazar is the nearest town listed for Dighi, about 70 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 60.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chanchal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.4 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
60.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town
English Bazar
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
96.91 hectares
Area
0.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 560 people in 111 households, with 288 male residents and 272 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Dighi. Population density works out to about 577.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
111
Total Population
560
Male Population
288
Female Population
272
Sex Ratio
944.44
Average Household Size
5.05
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dighi list 1 government primary school. 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.21 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
34.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dighi 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dighi is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dighi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.7 hectares and irrigated land is 34.8 hectares (57.3% 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
34.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.699999999999996
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
34.8

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dighi

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
18
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
2

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 13 72%
CRM 5 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 61%
Axis Bank Limited 2 11%
Canara Bank 1 5.6%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 5.6%
Punjab National Bank 1 5.6%

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 732125 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Harishchandrapur Gp, Po Ps Harishchandrapur Pin:- 732125, Dist Malda West Bengal. Plot No 2719/3776, Barduary Harishcha…
Canara Bank ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Main Road Chanchal Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732123. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. and 1st Floor, College Road, Tara Tala, Chanchal, Maldah, West Ben…
Punjab National Bank ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal, Malda, 732123 Chanchal Bus Stand, Taraltala, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Malda Chanchal, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal Chanchal Sukanta More, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Chanchal (Ct) Chanchal Baisakhi Market, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123
State Bank of India ATM 732123 Maldah Chanchal - I Kaligram Chanchal Kaligram, Maldah, West Bengal, 732123

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 Dighi village located?

Dighi is in Chanchal - I Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Dighi village in?

Dighi village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Dighi village in?

Dighi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Dighi under?

Dighi comes under Chanchal - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dighi?

The Census village code of Dighi is 312194.

What is the population of Dighi village?

The village record lists 560 people and 111 households for Dighi.

How many households are in Dighi village?

The village record lists 111 households for Dighi.

What is the male and female population of Dighi?

The record lists 288 male residents and 272 female residents for Dighi.

What is the sex ratio of Dighi village?

The sex ratio of Dighi is 944.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dighi village?

The reported geographical area of Dighi is 96.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Dighi village?

The approximate population density of Dighi is 577.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dighi?

The nearest town listed for Dighi is English Bazar, about 70 km away.

How far is Dighi from the district headquarters?

Dighi is about 60.6 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dighi from the sub-district headquarters?

Dighi is about 8.4 km from Chanchal, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dighi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dighi.

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

For Dighi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 60.7 hectares and irrigated land is 34.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dighi. These records include 7 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 Dighi.

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.