Jigana - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Jigana is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Jiganaa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigana is 207103. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.62 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Jigana 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 Saiyadraja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigana

According to the 2011 Census, Jigana village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 874 males and 786 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 59.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigana

Jigana 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 Jigana

Jigana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahora Chandil, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Jigana is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Jigana is about 37 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 Jigana

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

Health Facilities in Jigana

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

FAQs about Jigana