Jaigaon - Bhalki, Bidar

Jaigaon is a village situated in the Bhalki taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhalki and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Telgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigaon is 599878. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.78 hectares and falls under the 585328 pincode. Bhalki is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jaigaon

As per Census 2011, Jaigaon village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 732 males and 648 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaigaon

Jaigaon 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 Jaigaon

Jaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Jaigaon

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

FAQs about Jaigaon