Jigaran

Jigaran is a village located in Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Pattamundai (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Khadianta is the gram panchayat of Jigaran village.

Here you can discover what makes Jigaran unique in its vibrant Pattamundai-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Jigaran’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jigaran

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jigaran is 396313. The village spans a total geographical area of 311 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754216. Pattamundai is nearest town to Jigaran village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jigaran 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 Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jigaran

Population of Jigaran

According to the 2011 Census, Jigaran has a total population of about 1,824, with approximately 933 males and 891 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 193 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 310 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.45%, with male literacy at about 82.85% and female literacy near 73.85%. There are around 399 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jigaran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jigaran

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jigaran. As per the 2011 stats, Jigaran had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jigaran

Knowing the nearby villages of Jigaran helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jigaran.

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