Jaijon
Jaijon is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Jaijon village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Jaijon unique in its vibrant Garhshankar-Hoshiarpur region. You’ll see Jaijon’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 Jaijon
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jaijon is 031918. The village spans a total geographical area of 55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144530. Garhshankar is nearest town to Jaijon village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Jaijon
Population of Jaijon
According to the 2011 Census, Jaijon has a total population of about 1,069, with approximately 541 males and 528 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 139 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 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 77.74%, with male literacy at about 82.07% and female literacy near 73.30%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jaijon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,069 | 541 | 528 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 139 | 71 | 68 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 831 | 444 | 387 |
| Illiterate Population | 238 | 97 | 141 |
Connectivity of Jaijon
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jaijon. As per the 2011 stats, Jaijon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Jaijon
Knowing the nearby villages of Jaijon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jaijon.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jaijon
- Where is Jaijon located?
- Jaijon village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jaijon?
- Jaijon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Jaijon?
- The pincode of Jaijon is 144530, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Jaijon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jaijon is 1,069, with 541 males and 528 females.
- How many households are there in Jaijon as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jaijon village has a total of 242 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Jaijon as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jaijon is 77.74%. The male literacy rate is 82.07%, while the female literacy rate is 73.30%.