Jirga
Jirga is a village located in Mukhed tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Mukhed (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Jirga village is also a gram panchayat.
Jirga has its own place in the vibrant Nanded 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 Jirga
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jirga is 545540. The village spans a total geographical area of 716 hectares. Mukhed is nearest town to Jirga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
When it comes to local governance, Jirga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mukhed Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Jirga
Population of Jirga
Below is a concise population overview of Jirga 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 | 2,062 | 1,074 | 988 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 313 | 161 | 152 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 489 | 245 | 244 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 86 | 45 | 41 |
Literate Population | 1,058 | 650 | 408 |
Illiterate Population | 1,004 | 424 | 580 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jirga village:
- The total population of Jirga village is around 2,062, including approximately 1,074 males and 988 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 313 children aged 0–6 years in Jirga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Jirga village has 489 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 86 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Jirga village is about 51.31%, with male literacy at 60.52% and female literacy at 41.30%.
- There are around 397 households in Jirga village.
Connectivity of Jirga
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jirga. As per the 2011 stats, Jirga 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jirga
Knowing the nearby villages of Jirga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jirga.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jirga
- Where is Jirga located?
- Jirga village is situated in Mukhed Tehsil, within the Nanded district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jirga?
- Jirga serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Jirga as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jirga is 2,062, with 1,074 males and 988 females.
- How many households are there in Jirga as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jirga village has a total of 397 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Jirga as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jirga is 51.31%. The male literacy rate is 60.52%, while the female literacy rate is 41.30%.