Dhigana (Luni, Jodhpur)
Dhigana | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 859 ha (2,123 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 787 |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 342802[1] |
| Village code | 02004200 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
| Website | jodhpur |
Dhigana is a small village of 859 hectares in Luni Tehsil in Jodhpur district, also known as the Blue City in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Dhigana depends on Jodhpur, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - One river, Two canals and Two springs. Dhigana is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tanker. Dhigana's pin code is 342802[4], and village code is 02004200. The area of Dhigana is segregated as 170 hectares unirrigated, the 105 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 583.85 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Dhigana has One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Dhigana has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Dhigana is a census village in the district of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 787 and has total administration over 148 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Dhigana has 128 children, 74 boys and 54 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 130 (16.52%) males constitute 63 (8.01%) of the population and females 67 (8.51%).
Medical facility
- Dhigana has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 357 people are literate in Dhigana out of which 248 are males and 109 are females.
Dhigana has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 447 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 213 male, 234 female with 157 (35.12%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 142 males and 15 females. 6 males and 5 females are considered as the main cultivators. 290 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jodhpur to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 342802 and Post Offices under 342802 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "Pin Code 342802 and Post Offices under 342802 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "342802 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ↑ "Pincode 342802". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.