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{{short description|Village in Jammu and Kashmir}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Digdole
| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = 
| imagesize = 
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| pushpin_map = India Jammu and Kashmir#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
| coordinates = {{coord|33.301977|75.180697|type:city_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union Territory]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Jammu Division]]
| subdivision_type3 = Region
| subdivision_name3 = [[Chenab Valley]]
| subdivision_type4 = District
| subdivision_name4 = [[Ramban district|Ramban]]
| subdivision_type5 = Tehsil
| subdivision_name5 = Ramban
| population_total = 1,288
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 = Language
| demographics1_title1 = Spoken
| demographics1_info1 = [[Urdu]], [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]] [[Poguli]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 
}}

'''Digdole''' (also '''Digdol''') is a village located in the [[Ramban district]] of the [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Digdol | website=Google Maps | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Digdol/@33.3012823,75.1780272,12z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x391de85fab828849:0xa1c7239e8edd11a7!8m2!3d33.3008542!4d75.1793444!16s%2Fg%2F1wv_qm9h | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

== 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.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ramban Block Village Data Census 2011 | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40698/download/44329/PCA_CDB-0117-F-Census.xlsx |website =censusindia.gov.in| access-date=20 September 2023}}</ref> The Digdole is prone to landslides and accidents on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.<ref>{{cite news | title=JCB operator hit by landslide on Kashmir highway at Digdol, dies | website=[[Greater Kashmir]] | date=30 October 2018 | url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/jammu/jcb-operator-hit-by-landslide-on-kashmir-highway-at-digdol-dies | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Ill-fated truck after accident at Digdol in Ramban district on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. -Excelsior/Pervaiz | website=[[Daily Excelsior]]| date=5 September 2020 | url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/ill-fated-truck-after-accident-at-digdol-in-ramban-district-on-jammu-srinagar-national-highway-excelsior-pervaiz/ | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Parvaiz | first=M M | title=3 killed, 11 injured in Digdol accident | website=[[Greater Kashmir]] | date=13 November 2021 | url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/front-page/3-killed-11-injured-in-digdol-accident | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

== 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.<ref name="tnn-2017">{{cite news | title=The road to nowhere – built at staggering Rs 800 crore! | website=The News Now | date=16 March 2017 | url=https://www.thenewsnow.co.in/newsdet.aspx?q=147763 | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

== 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.<ref name="tnn-2017"/>

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.<ref>{{cite web | title=J&K: NHAI all set to complete construction of 800-metre-long tunnel T5 by March 15 | website=News On AIR - News Services Division | date=21 September 2023 | url=https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=J%26K%3A-NHAI-all-set-to-complete-construction-of-800-metre-long-tunnel-T5-by-March-15&id=456205 | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Khajuria | first=Ravi Krishnan | title=Relief in the offing as strategic T5 tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar highway nears completion | website=[[Hindustan Times]] | date=15 February 2023 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/relief-in-the-offing-as-strategic-t5-tunnel-on-jammu-srinagar-highway-nears-completion-101676404345302.html | access-date=21 September 2023}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Jammu and Kashmir}}

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[[Category:Villages in Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Ramban district]]
[[Category:Chenab Valley]]

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