Indian Village Directory

Jigni Village

Jigni is an inhabited village in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249960, the Census 2011 record lists 2,747 people in 425 households and the reported area is 416 hectares. The local references include Dihra Gram Panchayat, Bhabua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 14 km.

In short:

Jigni is a village in Bhabua Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249960 and 2,747 people in 425 households.

Village Code249960
Population2,747
Households425
Area416 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Detailed village profile

Jigni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,747 people, 416 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Jigni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Kaimur (Bhabua)
Block Bhabua
CD Block Bhabua
Gram Panchayat Dihra
  • Jigni falls under Bhabua Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249960.
  • The record lists 2,747 people living in 425 households.
  • The reported village area is 416 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Jigni
Census Village Code
249960
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhabua
Sub-district Census Code
01453
CD Block
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat
Dihra
Households
425
Population
2,747
Male Population
1,466
Female Population
1,281
Sex Ratio
873.81
Area
416 hectares
Area
4.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 660.34 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.99% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jigni in the official administrative record. Census village code 249960, Dihra Gram Panchayat and Bhabua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01453
Village Census Code
249960
CD Block Code
0441
Gram Panchayat Code
7335
CD Block Name
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat Name
Dihra

Location and Distance

Bhabua is the nearest town listed for Jigni, about 14 km away. Bhabua is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
416 hectares
Area
4.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,747 people in 425 households, with 1,466 male residents and 1,281 female residents. The average household size is 6.46, and SC share is 18.27% and ST share is 2.99% for Jigni. Population density works out to about 660.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
425
Total Population
2,747
Male Population
1,466
Female Population
1,281
Sex Ratio
873.81
Average Household Size
6.46
SC Population
502
SC Male Population
273
SC Female Population
229
SC Population Share
18.27
ST Population
82
ST Male Population
46
ST Female Population
36
ST Population Share
2.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jigni 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 Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jigni include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
232.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jigni include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jigni include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jigni is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jigni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375 hectares and irrigated land is 301.9 hectares (80.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
375.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
301.9
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
69.8 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jigni village located?

Jigni is in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Jigni village in?

Jigni village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Jigni village in?

Jigni village is in Bihar.

Which block is Jigni under?

Jigni comes under Bhabua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jigni?

The Census village code of Jigni is 249960.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jigni under?

Jigni is listed under Dihra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhabua.

What is the population of Jigni village?

The village record lists 2,747 people and 425 households for Jigni.

How many households are in Jigni village?

The village record lists 425 households for Jigni.

What is the male and female population of Jigni?

The record lists 1,466 male residents and 1,281 female residents for Jigni.

What is the sex ratio of Jigni village?

The sex ratio of Jigni is 873.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jigni village?

The reported geographical area of Jigni is 416 hectares.

What is the population density of Jigni village?

The approximate population density of Jigni is 660.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jigni?

The nearest town listed for Jigni is Bhabua, about 14 km away.

How far is Jigni from the district headquarters?

Jigni is about 14 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jigni from the sub-district headquarters?

Jigni is about 14 km from Bhabua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jigni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Jigni.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Jigni?

For Jigni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 375 hectares and irrigated land is 301.9 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jigni.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.