Jigani - Kasya, Kushinagar

Jigani 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigani is 189176. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.97 hectares and falls under the 274402 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jigani 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 Jigani

According to the 2011 Census, Jigani village had a total population of 291 people, including 149 males and 142 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.80%, with male literacy at 65.35% and female literacy at 39.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigani

Jigani 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 Jigani

Jigani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Padrauna, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Jigani 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 Jigani

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

Health Facilities in Jigani

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

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