Jigana - Kasya, Kushinagar

Jigana is a village situated in the Kasya tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasya and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Jigana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigana is 189177. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.08 hectares and falls under the 274402 pincode. Kushinagar 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 Kushinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigana

As per Census 2011, Jigana village has a total population of 1,659 people, consisting of 811 males and 848 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 935 literate and 724 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Padrauna, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

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

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