Jigania - Bilari, Moradabad

Jigania is a village situated in the Bilari tehsil of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilari and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Moradabad. Jigania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigania is 115378. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.22 hectares and falls under the 244301 pincode. Bilari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jigania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambhal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigania

As per Census 2011, Jigania village has a total population of 3,118 people, consisting of 1,614 males and 1,504 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 615 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,343 literate and 1,775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jigania are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1181,6141,504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)615323292
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,432730702
Literate Population1,343891452
Illiterate Population1,7757231,052

Nearby Villages of Jigania

Jigania 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mundia JainNorth-East1.11 km
Fatehpur SalawatnagarNorth-West1.32 km
SonakpurSouth-West1.49 km
NasarpurEast1.58 km
Lohar PuraSouth-East1.73 km
JanakpurWest1.80 km
Khabri GandooNorth-West1.84 km
Alampur SirsiSouth-East2.07 km
BhooraSouth2.08 km
Rasoolpur GosarNorth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jigania

Jigania 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 Sonekpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilari to Jigania is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Jigania is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigania

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jigania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jigania

Where is Jigania located?

Jigania village is located in Bilari Tehsil, Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jigania?

Jigania is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jigania?

The pincode of Jigania is 244301.

What is the population of Jigania?

Jigania has a total population of 3,118, including 1,614 males and 1,504 females.

How many households are there in Jigania?

There are 486 households in Jigania.

What is the literacy rate in Jigania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jigania is 43.07%. Male literacy is 55.20% and female literacy is 30.05%.