Tigra - Sahaswan, Budaun

Tigra is a village situated in the Sahaswan tehsil of Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaswan and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Budaun. Tigra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigra is 128122. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.62 hectares and falls under the 243638 pincode. Budaun is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tigra

As per Census 2011, Tigra village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 531 males and 488 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tigra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,019531488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19010288
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869195
Literate Population500325175
Illiterate Population519206313

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)
ChandesiNorth-East0.95 km
GahlaulSouth-West1.32 km
Mahmoodpur SognaEast1.49 km
LabedpurNorth1.56 km
HotipurWest1.66 km
BahvalpurNorth-West1.68 km
Hasanpur Lodha Urf NaglahariSouth-East1.76 km
Allehdadpur BhoorhSouth2.08 km
Sultanpur Tappa AhmadnagarNorth2.36 km
Kuwa DandaSouth-East2.41 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 Kachhiaa, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Budaun to Tigra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budaun to Tigra is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tigra

Where is Tigra located?

Tigra village is located in Sahaswan Tehsil, Budaun 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 243638.

What is the population of Tigra?

Tigra has a total population of 1,019, including 531 males and 488 females.

How many households are there in Tigra?

There are 163 households in Tigra.

What is the literacy rate in Tigra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tigra is 49.07%. Male literacy is 61.21% and female literacy is 35.86%.