Jigana - Gonda

Jigana is a village situated in the Gonda tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Gonda, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jigana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigana is 174745. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.46 hectares and falls under the 271001 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jigana

As per Census 2011, Jigana village has a total population of 5,294 people, consisting of 2,739 males and 2,555 females. The village has 847 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 892 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,304 literate and 2,990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,637 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhilahi, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Jigana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Jigana is about 26 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