Jigana - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Jigana is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Jigana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigana is 213430. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.95 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. R.ganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jigana 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 Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jigana

According to the 2011 Census, Jigana village had a total population of 717 people, including 394 males and 323 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.15%, with male literacy at 79.05% and female literacy at 50.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigana

Jigana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jigana

Jigana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Jigana.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.ganj to Jigana is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Jigana is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jigana

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

Health Facilities in Jigana

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

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