Jigdi - Rajpur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jigdi is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Rajpur and around 50 km from Ambikapur. Jigdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigdi is 433254. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.19 hectares and falls under the 497118 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jigdi

According to the 2011 Census, Jigdi village had a total population of 754 people, including 380 males and 374 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 62.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigdi

Jigdi 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 Jigdi

Jigdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Jigdi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jigdi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigdi

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

Health Facilities in Jigdi

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

FAQs about Jigdi