Jiginiya - Colonelganj, Gonda

Jiginiya is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Conelganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Kalwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiginiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiginiya is 174881. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.78 hectares and falls under the 271125 pincode. Conelganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jiginiya

As per Census 2011, Jiginiya village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 391 males and 345 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiginiya

Jiginiya 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 Jiginiya

Jiginiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasturi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Conelganj to Jiginiya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Jiginiya is about 35 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 Jiginiya

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

Health Facilities in Jiginiya

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

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