Jigini - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Jigini is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jigani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigini is 195835. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Mehnagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jigini

According to the 2011 Census, Jigini village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 616 males and 700 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.15%, with male literacy at 74.76% and female literacy at 51.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigini

Jigini 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 Jigini

Jigini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehnagar to Jigini is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Jigini is about 40 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 Jigini

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

Health Facilities in Jigini

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

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