Jigin - Gazole, Malda

Jigin is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Gazole and around 34 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jigin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jigin is 312509. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.61 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jigin

According to the 2011 Census, Jigin village had a total population of 1,720 people, including 890 males and 830 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.33%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 956, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Jigin

Jigin 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 Jigin

Jigin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Jigin is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jigin is about 34 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 Jigin

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

Health Facilities in Jigin

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

FAQs about Jigin