Tighara
About Tighara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tighara village is 200549. Tighara village is located in Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Shahganj (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Tighara village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 115.39 hectares. Tighara has a total population of 2,403 peoples, out of which male population is 1,211 while female population is 1,192. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tighara village is 62.13% out of which 68.46% males and 55.70% females are literate. There are about 339 houses in tighara village.
When it comes to administration, Tighara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Tighara village comes under Shahganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaunpur Lok Sabha constituency. Jaunpur is nearest town to tighara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Tighara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,403 | 1,211 | 1,192 |
| Children (0-6) | 382 | 191 | 191 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 190 | 104 | 86 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,493 | 829 | 664 |
| Illiterate Population | 910 | 382 | 528 |
Connectivity of Tighara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tighara
Where is Tighara located?
Tighara village is situated in Shahganj Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tighara?
Tighara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Tighara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tighara is 2,403, with 1,211 males and 1,192 females.
How many households are there in Tighara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tighara village has a total of 339 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tighara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tighara is 62.13%. The male literacy rate is 68.46%, while the female literacy rate is 55.70%.