Jijgaon - Amanganj, Panna

Jijgaon is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Jijgayn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jijgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jijgaon is 459084. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.97 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jijgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jijgaon village had a total population of 744 people, including 376 males and 368 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.11%, with male literacy at 82.75% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population744376368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346371
Scheduled Castes (SC)19610294
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population446259187
Illiterate Population298117181

Nearby Villages of Jijgaon

Jijgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pipariya KhurdSouth1.97 km
GadokharWest2.24 km
JhagraSouth-East2.36 km
BalgahaNorth-East2.38 km
Majhgawa ShekhNorth2.38 km
HinautiEast2.84 km
Simari(jhagra)South-East3.25 km
KalyanpuraNorth-West3.26 km
ItauraSouth3.28 km
KanchauraWest3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jijgaon

Jijgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Jijgaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Jijgaon is about 46 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 Jijgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jijgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jijgaon

Where is Jijgaon located?

Jijgaon village is located in Amanganj Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jijgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Jijgaon is Jijgayn.

What is the pincode of Jijgaon?

The pincode of Jijgaon is 488441.

What is the population of Jijgaon?

Jijgaon had a total population of 744, including 376 males and 368 females.

How many households are there in Jijgaon?

Jijgaon had 187 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jijgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jijgaon was 73.11%. Male literacy was 82.75% and female literacy was 62.96%.