Jignera - Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur

Jignera is a village situated in the Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalabad and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Jignera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jignera is 134833. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.52 hectares and falls under the 242221 pincode.

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

Population of Jignera

According to the 2011 Census, Jignera village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 806 males and 720 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 47.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Jignera

Jignera 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 Jignera

Jignera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banthra, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Jignera is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jignera

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

Health Facilities in Jignera

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

FAQs about Jignera