Bigahana - Meja, Prayagraj

Bigahana is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Meja and around 50 km from Allahabad. Bighana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bigahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bigahana is 163337. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.63 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town.

Bigahana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bigahana

According to the 2011 Census, Bigahana village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 336 males and 687 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 2,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.83%, with male literacy at 67.65% and female literacy at 45.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Bigahana

Bigahana 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 Bigahana

Bigahana 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 Unchdih, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Allahabad to Bigahana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bigahana

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

Health Facilities in Bigahana

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

FAQs about Bigahana