Dighia village, Nirmali block | Pincode 847452

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

CHANDRA PRABHA DEVI

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LGD code: 220931
Pincode: 847452
Post office: Nirmali (Supaul)
Population: 4,262
Households: 785
Literacy rate: 48.6%
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,835

Census 2011 · in context

How Dighia compares

By population, Dighia ranks #6 of 22 villages in Nirmali mandal.

Literacy rate

48.6%

+4.6% vs mandal average

Dighia: 48.6%
Nirmali mandal: 44.0%
Supaul district: 46.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

962

+13 vs mandal average

Dighia: 962
Nirmali mandal: 949

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.5 vs mandal average

Dighia: 5.4
Nirmali mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dighia at a glance

Dighia is a village of 4,262 people in 785 households (Census 2011) in Nirmali block, Supaul district, Bihar, the 6th-largest of 22 villages in Nirmali block. Literacy is 49%, 5 points above the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 962 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847452, served by Nirmali (Supaul) post office; the LGD village code is 220931. The sarpanch is CHANDRA PRABHA DEVI, and the village votes in Paroo assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shankar Prasad. The population is estimated at 5,025 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dighia · this village	4,262	49%	—
Dudhaila · Nirmali	1,903	54%	—
Lagunia · Nirmali	1,229	52%	—
Raharia · Nirmali	658	21%	—
Jhahura · Nirmali	420	55%	—
Maura · Nirmali	193	57%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dighia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: NIRMALI
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 110
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DIGHIYA
Total area (ha): 1,047.7
Irrigated area (ha): 49.4
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dighia

LGD code: 220931
Pincode: 847452
Post office: Nirmali (Supaul)
Population (Census 2011): 4,262
Population (projected 2026): 5,025
Households: 785
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 962
Literacy rate: 48.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Vaishali
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Paroo
Member of Parliament: Veena Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shankar Prasad
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHANDRA PRABHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Nirmali

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Supaul district level

Then & Now

Dighia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,262

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,025

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

785

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

926

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,262Census 2011
Households: 785Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,0252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9262026 projection
Active job cards: 1,83,879MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,003MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 884NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 42.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 80.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Supaul district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Supaul district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Supaul district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain

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Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj

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Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda

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Monsoon retreat begins: Flood concerns persist in Bihar amid fresh rain
wionews.com23h ago
Bihar Cabinet approves new sugar mill at Warisaliganj
ChiniMandiyesterday
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
DD Newsyesterday
If the Son canal system has more water, why are Bihar’s fields still thirsty?
Counterview2 days ago
Meet the solar didis turning sunlight into a source of livelihood in rural Bihar
YourStory.com2 days ago
Rain deficit notwithstanding, Bihar achieves 99% paddy coverage
The Times of India3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dighia

What is the pincode of Dighia?

The pincode of Dighia, Nirmali block, Supaul district, Bihar is 847452. The post office is Nirmali (Supaul).

Which post office delivers to Dighia?

Mail for Dighia is delivered through Nirmali (Supaul) post office, pincode 847452, in Nirmali block, Supaul district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dighia located?

Dighia is a village in Nirmali block of Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Dighia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dighia village has a population of 4,262 across 785 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dighia?

The current sarpanch of Dighia gram panchayat is CHANDRA PRABHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dighia in?

Dighia falls under the Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dighia in?

Dighia falls under the Paroo assembly constituency (AC #97) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Dighia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dighia village is 48.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dighia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dighia village is 962 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dighia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dighia, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Dighia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dighia village is 220931.

How big is Dighia compared to other villages in Nirmali block?

Dighia ranks 6 of 22 villages in Nirmali block by Census 2011 population (4,262 residents).

Who is the MLA of Dighia?

Dighia falls under Paroo assembly constituency (AC 97). The sitting MLA is Shankar Prasad (RJD).

Who is the MP for Dighia?

Dighia is in Vaishali Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Veena Devi (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Dighia in 2026?

Dighia is estimated at 5,025 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,262 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dighia in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Dighia in Supaul district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dighia?

CHANDRA PRABHA DEVI is the sarpanch of Dighia gram panchayat, Nirmali block. See the sarpanch list of Nirmali block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)