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

According to the 2011 Census, Tigra village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 531 males and 488 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.31%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Tigra