Tighra - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Tighra is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Gopari Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighra is 168089. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.46 hectares and falls under the 224149 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tighra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tighra

According to the 2011 Census, Tighra village had a total population of 287 people, including 138 males and 149 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.92%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 75.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Tighra

Tighra 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 Tighra

Tighra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khorason Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Tighra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Tighra is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tighra

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

Health Facilities in Tighra

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

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