Tigaon - Amgaon, Gondia

Tigaon is a village situated in the Amgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Amgaon and around 35 km from Gondiya. Tigaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigaon is 537956. The village covers a total geographical area of 655 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Tigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Tigaon village had a total population of 2,115 people, including 1,017 males and 1,098 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.90%, with male literacy at 91.05% and female literacy at 75.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Tigaon

Tigaon 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 Tigaon

Tigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Tigaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigaon

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

Health Facilities in Tigaon

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

FAQs about Tigaon