Jigina - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Jigina is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Tirlokpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigina is 177875. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.42 hectares and falls under the 272193 pincode.

Jigina 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 Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jigina

According to the 2011 Census, Jigina village had a total population of 676 people, including 334 males and 342 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.62%, with male literacy at 76.23% and female literacy at 51.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Jigina is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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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