Jiganiya - Kusmi(Samri), Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jiganiya is a village situated in the Kusmi(Samri) tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Kusmi and around 100 km from Ambikapur. Jigania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiganiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiganiya is 432362. The village covers a total geographical area of 1400.13 hectares and falls under the 497224 pincode. Kusmi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jiganiya

According to the 2011 Census, Jiganiya village had a total population of 1,668 people, including 863 males and 805 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.23%, with male literacy at 62.24% and female literacy at 39.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,375.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiganiya

Jiganiya 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 Jiganiya

Jiganiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kusmi to Jiganiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jiganiya is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiganiya

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

Health Facilities in Jiganiya

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

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