Jigaon
Jigaon is a village located in Nandura tehsil of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Nandura (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Buldana. As per 2009 stats, Jigaon village is also a gram panchayat.
Jigaon has its own place in the vibrant Buldana region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Jigaon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jigaon is 528483. The village spans a total geographical area of 1038 hectares. Nandura is nearest town to Jigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Jigaon
Below is a concise population overview of Jigaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,116 | 1,091 | 1,025 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 256 | 138 | 118 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 494 | 256 | 238 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
Literate Population | 1,547 | 868 | 679 |
Illiterate Population | 569 | 223 | 346 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jigaon village:
- The total population of Jigaon village is around 2,116, including approximately 1,091 males and 1,025 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 256 children aged 0–6 years in Jigaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Jigaon village has 494 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 20 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Jigaon village is about 73.11%, with male literacy at 79.56% and female literacy at 66.24%.
- There are around 468 households in Jigaon village.
Connectivity of Jigaon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Jigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jigaon
Knowing the nearby villages of Jigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jigaon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jigaon
- Where is Jigaon located?
- Jigaon village is situated in Nandura Tehsil, within the Buldana district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jigaon?
- Jigaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jigaon is 2,116, with 1,091 males and 1,025 females.
- How many households are there in Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jigaon village has a total of 468 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Jigaon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jigaon is 73.11%. The male literacy rate is 79.56%, while the female literacy rate is 66.24%.