Jeegoon - Maharajganj, Rae Bareli

Jeegoon is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Jeegoon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeegoon is 143820. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.59 hectares and falls under the 229301 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jeegoon

As per Census 2011, Jeegoon village has a total population of 2,560 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,230 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,600 literate and 960 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,892 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5601,3301,230
Child Population (0–6 yrs)409205204
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,892986906
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population1,600972628
Illiterate Population960358602

Nearby Villages of Jeegoon

Jeegoon 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)
GujarpurSouth-West1.78 km
BhairampurSouth-East1.92 km
TilendaNorth-West2.01 km
HaswanEast2.06 km
DevpuriWest2.38 km
Padira KhurdEast2.76 km
Ganeshpur Urf TadipurWest3.15 km
Kalan GarhiSouth-East3.21 km
Padira KalanSouth-East3.62 km
Ashan JagatpurEast3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jeegoon

Jeegoon 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 Bachhrawan, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Jeegoon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Jeegoon is about 35 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 Jeegoon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jeegoon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jeegoon

Where is Jeegoon located?

Jeegoon village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jeegoon?

Jeegoon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jeegoon?

The pincode of Jeegoon is 229301.

What is the population of Jeegoon?

Jeegoon has a total population of 2,560, including 1,330 males and 1,230 females.

How many households are there in Jeegoon?

There are 575 households in Jeegoon.

What is the literacy rate in Jeegoon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jeegoon is 62.50%. Male literacy is 73.08% and female literacy is 51.06%.