Jigaran - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Jigaran is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Khadianta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigaran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigaran is 396313. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 754216 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jigaran

According to the 2011 Census, Jigaran village had a total population of 1,824 people, including 933 males and 891 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.74%, with male literacy at 92.13% and female literacy at 83.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigaran

Jigaran 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 Jigaran

Jigaran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Jigaran is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jigaran is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigaran

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

Health Facilities in Jigaran

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

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