Dighori
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Dighori | |
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Village | |
 Interactive map of Dighori | |
| Coordinates: 20°53′10″N 79°56′03″E / 20.8862°N 79.9342°E | |
| 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.[1] 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.
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