Jigni Diksit - Salempur, Deoria

Jigni Diksit is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Jigana Dixit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigni Diksit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigni Diksit is 191151. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.12 hectares and falls under the 274701 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Jigni Diksit 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 Rampur karkhana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigni Diksit

According to the 2011 Census, Jigni Diksit village had a total population of 1,929 people, including 963 males and 966 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.15%, with male literacy at 86.86% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigni Diksit

Jigni Diksit 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 Jigni Diksit

Jigni Diksit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatni Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Jigni Diksit is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Jigni Diksit is about 32 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 Jigni Diksit

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

Health Facilities in Jigni Diksit

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

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