Jigrawn - Maharajganj, Siwan

Jigrawn is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Jigarawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigrawn village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigrawn is 231842. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.87 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jigrawn

According to the 2011 Census, Jigrawn village had a total population of 4,645 people, including 2,130 males and 2,515 females, living in 825 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 73.44% and female literacy at 51.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 983, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jigrawn

Jigrawn 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 Jigrawn

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jigrawn. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Jigrawn is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Jigrawn is about 20 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 Jigrawn

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

Health Facilities in Jigrawn

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

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