Jigaon

Jigaon is a village located in Shergaon circle of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Shergaon (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Bomdila. As per 2009 stats, Jigaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Jigaon has its own place in the vibrant West Kameng region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jigaon is 261774. The village spans a total geographical area of 135 hectares. Rupa is nearest town to Jigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Jigaon

Below is a concise population overview of Jigaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 579 335 244
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 75 47 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 287 154 133
Literate Population 387 231 156
Illiterate Population 192 104 88

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jigaon village:

  • The total population of Jigaon village is around 579, including approximately 335 males and 244 females, with a sex ratio of 728 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 75 children aged 0–6 years in Jigaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jigaon village has 287 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jigaon village is about 66.84%, with male literacy at 68.96% and female literacy at 63.93%.
  • There are around 144 households in Jigaon village.

Connectivity of Jigaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Jigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jigaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Jigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jigaon.

Shergaon Tenzingaon Yokmupam Mushaksing Rowta Betali Bhutimari Demachang

Frequently Asked Questions about Jigaon

Where is Jigaon located?
Jigaon village is situated in Shergaon Circle, within the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jigaon?
Jigaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jigaon is 579, with 335 males and 244 females.
How many households are there in Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jigaon village has a total of 144 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jigaon is 66.84%. The male literacy rate is 68.96%, while the female literacy rate is 63.93%.