Jhikatia - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Jhikatia is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Ghatrain serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikatia is 254503. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Jhikatia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhikatia

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikatia village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 662 males and 651 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.72%, with male literacy at 85.53% and female literacy at 61.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikatia

Jhikatia 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 Jhikatia

Jhikatia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Jhikatia is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikatia

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

Health Facilities in Jhikatia

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

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