Digdole | |
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Village | |
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.
Digdole covers a total geographical area of 776.3 hectares and is positioned at coordinates 33.301977°N, 75.180697°E. [1]
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]
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]
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]