Jigana

Jigana is a village located in Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sakaldiha (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Chandauli. As per 2009 stats, Jiganaa is the gram panchayat of Jigana village.

Jigana has its own place in the vibrant Chandauli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jigana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jigana is 207103. The village spans a total geographical area of 260.62 hectares. Chandauli is nearest town to Jigana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

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Population of Jigana

Below is a concise population overview of Jigana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,660 874 786
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 261 127 134
Scheduled Castes (SC) 430 234 196
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 137 67 70
Literate Population 1,029 638 391
Illiterate Population 631 236 395

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jigana village:

  • The total population of Jigana village is around 1,660, including approximately 874 males and 786 females, with a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 261 children aged 0–6 years in Jigana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jigana village has 430 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 137 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jigana village is about 61.99%, with male literacy at 73.00% and female literacy at 49.75%.
  • There are around 225 households in Jigana village.

Connectivity of Jigana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jigana. As per the 2011 stats, Jigana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Jigana

Knowing the nearby villages of Jigana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jigana.

Silauta Mangalpur Alamkhatopur Awti Ramrupdaspur Sisaura Khurd Hinauta Sisaura Kala Baghari Visunpura Khurd Avahi

Frequently Asked Questions about Jigana

Where is Jigana located?
Jigana village is situated in Sakaldiha Tehsil, within the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jigana?
The Gram Panchayat of Jigana is Jiganaa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jigana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jigana is 1,660, with 874 males and 786 females.
How many households are there in Jigana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jigana village has a total of 225 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jigana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jigana is 61.99%. The male literacy rate is 73.00%, while the female literacy rate is 49.75%.