Jigina - Nautanwa, Mahrajganj

Jigina is a village situated in the Nautanwa tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautanwa and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Jigina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigina is 183625. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.02 hectares and falls under the 273164 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jigina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jigina

According to the 2011 Census, Jigina village had a total population of 2,076 people, including 1,071 males and 1,005 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.95%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 45.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigina

Jigina 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 Jigina

Jigina 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 Nautanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Jigina is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Jigina is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigina

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

Health Facilities in Jigina

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

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