Jaigahan - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Jaigahan is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Jaigaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaigahan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaigahan is 200313. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.81 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Khetasaray is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jaigahan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jaigahan

According to the 2011 Census, Jaigahan village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 662 males and 706 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 84.54% and female literacy at 73.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaigahan

Jaigahan 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 Jaigahan

Jaigahan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheta Sarai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetasaray to Jaigahan is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Jaigahan is about 31 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 Jaigahan

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

Health Facilities in Jaigahan

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

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