Jigana Village Overview
Jigana is a village in Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 9 km from Kasya tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Kushinagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jigana village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jigana village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigana is 189177. The village covers a geographical area of 456.08 hectares and has a pincode of 274402. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Location Map of Jigana
Population & Demographics of Jigana
This section provides population and demographic details of Jigana village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,659 | 811 | 848 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 229 | 130 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 115 | 57 | 58 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 935 | 535 | 400 |
| Illiterate Population | 724 | 276 | 448 |
Key population details of Jigana village are given below:
- Jigana village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,659, including approximately 811 males and 848 females, with a sex ratio of 1045 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 115 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 39 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jigana village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.36%.
- There are around 234 households in Jigana village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jigana
Transport facilities help residents of Jigana village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jigana
The following villages are located close to Jigana and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jigana
- Where is Jigana located?
- Jigana village is located in Kasya Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jigana?
- Jigana is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jigana?
- The pincode of Jigana is 274402.
- What is the population of Jigana?
- Jigana has a total population of 1,659, including 811 males and 848 females.
- How many households are there in Jigana?
- There are 234 households in Jigana.
- What is the literacy rate in Jigana?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jigana is 56.36%. Male literacy is 65.97% and female literacy is 47.17%.