Where is Jigaon village located?
Jigaon is in Shergaon Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Jigaon Village
Jigaon is an inhabited village in Shergaon Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261774, the Census 2011 record lists 579 people in 144 households and the reported area is 135 hectares. The local references include Kalaktang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rupa at about 27 km.
Village Code261774
Population579
Households144
Area135 hectares
Nearest TownRupa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Jigaon
- Census Village Code
- 261774
- State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 12
- District
- West Kameng
- District Census Code
- 246
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shergaon
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01571
- CD Block
- Kalaktang
- Households
- 144
- Population
- 579
- Male Population
- 335
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 728.36
- Area
- 135 hectares
- Area
- 1.35 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rupa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 27 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Jigaon at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 579 people, 135 hectares of reported area and Rupa as the nearest town reference for Jigaon, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Jigaon falls under Shergaon Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 261774.
- The record lists 579 people living in 144 households.
- The reported village area is 135 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rupa.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density428.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share49.57%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jigaon in the official administrative record. Census village code 261774 and Kalaktang CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 12
- District Census Code
- 246
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01571
- Village Census Code
- 261774
- CD Block Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Kalaktang
Location and Distance
Rupa is the nearest town listed for Jigaon, about 27 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shergaon
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Bomdila
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rupa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 27 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Tezpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 165 km
- Nearest Town
- Rupa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 27 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 135 hectares
- Area
- 1.35 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 579 people in 144 households, with 335 male residents and 244 female residents. The average household size is 4.02, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 49.57% for Jigaon. Population density works out to about 428.89 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 144
- Total Population
- 579
- Male Population
- 335
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 728.36
- Average Household Size
- 4.02
- ST Population
- 287
- ST Male Population
- 154
- ST Female Population
- 133
- ST Population Share
- 49.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jigaon list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Jigaon.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jigaon include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jigaon include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jigaon is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jigaon show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Maize and Tomato and net sown area is 39 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Potato
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Tomato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 15.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 16 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 39.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 39 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Jigaon village in?
Jigaon village is in West Kameng district.
Which state is Jigaon village in?
Jigaon village is in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Jigaon under?
Jigaon comes under Shergaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jigaon?
The Census village code of Jigaon is 261774.
What is the population of Jigaon village?
The village record lists 579 people and 144 households for Jigaon.
How many households are in Jigaon village?
The village record lists 144 households for Jigaon.
What is the male and female population of Jigaon?
The record lists 335 male residents and 244 female residents for Jigaon.
What is the sex ratio of Jigaon village?
The sex ratio of Jigaon is 728.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jigaon village?
The reported geographical area of Jigaon is 135 hectares.
What is the population density of Jigaon village?
The approximate population density of Jigaon is 428.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jigaon?
The nearest town listed for Jigaon is Rupa, about 27 km away.
How far is Jigaon from the district headquarters?
Jigaon is about 45 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jigaon from the sub-district headquarters?
Jigaon is about 15 km from Shergaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Jigaon?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Jigaon.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jigaon?
For Jigaon, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Maize and Tomato and net sown area is 39 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Jigaon.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jigaon.