Jigna Jagarnath - Hathua, Gopalganj

Jigna Jagarnath is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jigana Jagarnath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigna Jagarnath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigna Jagarnath is 230707. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.03 hectares and falls under the 841436 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Jigna Jagarnath village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jigna Jagarnath

As per Census 2011, Jigna Jagarnath village has a total population of 8,265 people, consisting of 4,081 males and 4,184 females. The village has 1,458 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,465 literate and 3,800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 375 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jigna Jagarnath are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jigna Jagarnath

Jigna Jagarnath is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jigna Jagarnath

Jigna Jagarnath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hathua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Jigna Jagarnath is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Jigna Jagarnath is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigna Jagarnath

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jigna Jagarnath village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jigna Jagarnath

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jigna Jagarnath village are given below:

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