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

As per Census 2011, Jigrawn village has a total population of 4,645 people, consisting of 2,130 males and 2,515 females. The village has 825 households and a sex ratio of 1,180 females per 1,000 males. There are 876 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,310 literate and 2,335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jigrawn are given below:

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:

FAQs about Jigrawn