Jaigur - Bhairamgarh, Bijapur

Jaigur is a village situated in the Bhairamgarh tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhairamgarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Jaigur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigur is 451185. The village covers a total geographical area of 1130.88 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Jaigur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaigur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaigur village had a total population of 1,517 people, including 751 males and 766 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.63%, with male literacy at 26.29% and female literacy at 13.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,154.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaigur

Jaigur 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 Jaigur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jaigur. The nearest railway station is Kamalur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Jaigur is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Jaigur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaigur

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

Health Facilities in Jaigur

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

FAQs about Jaigur