Dighori

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Dighori
Village
Interactive map of Dighori
Coordinates: 20°53′10″N 79°56′03″E / 20.8862°N 79.9342°E / 20.8862; 79.9342
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Region	Vidarbha
District	Bhandara
Taluka	Lakhandur
Government
• Type	Gram Panchayat
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	441805
Telephone code	+917181
Vehicle registration	MH-36
Nearest city	Lakhandur
Lok Sabha constituency	Bhandara-Gondiya (Lok Sabha constituency)
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Sakoli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Dighori is a village in the Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara District in Maharashtra, India. Dighori Mothi is a village located in the Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara District in Maharashtra, India. The village falls under the jurisdiction of the Dighori Gram Panchayat.

Geography

Dighori Mothi covers a total area of approximately 1,334.6 hectares (13.34 km²). The village is located at a latitude of 20.8869910005 and a longitude of 79.9308426475.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Dighori Mothi has a total population of 5,728 individuals, with an almost equal gender distribution:

• Male Population: 2,861
• Female Population: 2,867
• Sex Ratio: Approximately 100 females for every 100 males
• Literacy Rate: 72.1%

Administration

Dighori Mothi is governed by the Dighori Gram Panchayat. The administrative details are as follows:

• Taluka: Lakhandur
• District: Bhandara
• Pincode: 441805

Economy

The village's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, covering approximately 1,625 acres of farmland. Major crops is rice, corn, and vegetables. Additionally, self-help groups (SHGs) and small-scale businesses contribute to economic activities.

Educational Facilities

Dighori Mothi hosts several educational institutions, including:

• Pre-primary Schools: 6 government schools
• Primary Schools: 3 government schools
• Middle Schools: 2 government and 1 private school
• Secondary Schools: 2 government schools
• Senior Secondary Schools: 2 government schools
• Degree Colleges: 1 private arts and science colleges

Healthcare Facilities

The village has various healthcare services, including:

• A Primary Health Centre with 2 doctors and 10 paramedical staff
• A Veterinary Hospital

Transportation and Connectivity

Dighori Mothi is connected via public and private bus services. The nearest railway station is over 18 kilometers away. Postal services are provided through the Dighori Sub Office with the PIN code 441805.

References

External links

• Official Website of Bhandara District