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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.[1]

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.[2] The Digdole is prone to landslides and accidents on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.[3][4][5]

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.[6]

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.[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]

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