Digdole | |
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Village | |
DigdoleLocation in Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaShow map of Jammu and KashmirDigdoleDigdole (India)Show map of India | |
Coordinates: 33°18′07″N 75°10′51″E / 33.301977°N 75.180697°E / 33.301977; 75.180697 | |
Country | India India |
Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
Division | Jammu Division |
Region | Chenab Valley |
District | Ramban |
Tehsil | Ramban |
Population | |
• 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
Digdole covers a total geographical area of 776.3 hectares and is positioned at coordinates 33.301977°N, 75.180697°E.
Demographics
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. The Digdole is prone to landslides and accidents on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Infrastructure
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.
Development projects
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.
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.
References
- "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.
- ^ "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.