Digdole
Digdole | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Digdole Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Digdole Digdole (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°18′07″N 75°10′51″E / 33.301977°N 75.180697°E | |
| Country |  India India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Division | Jammu Division |
| Region | Chenab Valley |
| District | Ramban |
| Tehsil | Ramban |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,288 |
| Language | |
| • Spoken | Urdu, Kashmiri Poguli |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Digdole (also Digdol) is a village located in the Ramban district of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated approximately 10 kilometers away from the district headquarters of Ramban.
Geography[edit]
Digdole covers a total geographical area of 776.3 hectares and is positioned at coordinates 33.301977°N, 75.180697°E.[1]
Demographics[edit]
According to the 2011 census, Digdole has a total population of 1,288 people. Of this population, 704 are males, and 584 are females. The village comprises approximately 224 houses. The literacy rate in Digdole stands at 54.04%, with 67.33% of males and 38.01% of females being literate.[2] The Digdole is prone to landslides and accidents on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.[3][4][5]
Infrastructure[edit]
Digdole is connected to nearby areas through a 10-kilometer road stretch, which is notable for its resemblance to an old fortress. There is also an approach road; however, it ends with a 90-degree cliff, effectively leading to nowhere.[6]
Development projects[edit]
CEIGALL India Limited is involved in significant infrastructure development in the area, including the construction of a 6.6 km Makarkoot-Silar (Sherbibi) via-duct over Nallah Bishlari valued at Rs 450 crores including GST and a two-tube Digdol-Khooni Nallah tunnel measuring 6.2 kilometers valued at Rs 800 crores without GST. These projects are expected to enhance connectivity in the region.[6]
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has also proposed the construction of two tubes measuring a total of 16.6 kilometers between Ramban and Digdol, extending up to Sher Bibi, and connecting it with a viaduct as part of the Banihal expressway project.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Digdol". Google Maps. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Ramban Block Village Data Census 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "JCB operator hit by landslide on Kashmir highway at Digdol, dies". Greater Kashmir. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Ill-fated truck after accident at Digdol in Ramban district on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. -Excelsior/Pervaiz". Daily Excelsior. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Parvaiz, M M (13 November 2021). "3 killed, 11 injured in Digdol accident". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b "The road to nowhere – built at staggering Rs 800 crore!". The News Now. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "J&K: NHAI all set to complete construction of 800-metre-long tunnel T5 by March 15". News On AIR - News Services Division. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Khajuria, Ravi Krishnan (15 February 2023). "Relief in the offing as strategic T5 tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar highway nears completion". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
