Jigniya Kalan - Hardoi

Jigniya Kalan is a village situated in the Hardoi tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Hardoi, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jigniya Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigniya Kalan is 140152. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.5 hectares and falls under the 241304 pincode.

Jigniya Kalan 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 Gopamau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigniya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Jigniya Kalan village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 625 males and 588 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.85%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,213625588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1707694
Scheduled Castes (SC)296150146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population812488324
Illiterate Population401137264

Nearby Villages of Jigniya Kalan

Jigniya Kalan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Jigniya KhurdNorth-West1.12 km
MahmadapurSouth-East1.40 km
BahorwaNorth-East1.56 km
BarauliSouth-West1.80 km
AdampurEast2.18 km
RawalNorth2.37 km
Alisa BadWest2.48 km
Kherwa DalauliSouth-West2.63 km
AyariNorth-East2.92 km
HarriWest3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jigniya Kalan

Jigniya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hardoi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hardoi to Jigniya Kalan is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigniya Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jigniya Kalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jigniya Kalan

Where is Jigniya Kalan located?

Jigniya Kalan village is located in Hardoi Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jigniya Kalan?

Jigniya Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jigniya Kalan?

The pincode of Jigniya Kalan is 241304.

What is the population of Jigniya Kalan?

Jigniya Kalan had a total population of 1,213, including 625 males and 588 females.

How many households are there in Jigniya Kalan?

Jigniya Kalan had 187 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jigniya Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jigniya Kalan was 77.85%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 65.59%.