Tigra - Nanpara, Bahraich

Tigra is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Tigra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigra is 171504. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.47 hectares and falls under the 271881 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Tigra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tigra

According to the 2011 Census, Tigra village had a total population of 3,431 people, including 1,853 males and 1,578 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.35%, with male literacy at 48.83% and female literacy at 32.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4311,8531,578
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592311281
Scheduled Castes (SC)275155120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,174753421
Illiterate Population2,2571,1001,157

Nearby Villages of Tigra

Tigra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gujrati PurwaSouth-East1.42 km
AmbarpurSouth1.89 km
Valdu PurwaNorth2.04 km
Chauksa HarSouth-West2.78 km
BaundiNorth-East2.83 km
BaruhiSouth3.05 km
SheopurEast3.15 km
GirdaNorth-West3.42 km
RakhaunaSouth-East4.17 km
DhakiyaSouth4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tigra

Tigra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nanpara Junction, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Tigra is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Tigra is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tigra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tigra

Where is Tigra located?

Tigra village is located in Nanpara Tehsil, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tigra?

Tigra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tigra?

The pincode of Tigra is 271881.

What is the population of Tigra?

Tigra had a total population of 3,431, including 1,853 males and 1,578 females.

How many households are there in Tigra?

Tigra had 632 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tigra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tigra was 41.35%. Male literacy was 48.83% and female literacy was 32.46%.