Jhikatia - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Jhikatia is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikatia is 253800. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jhikatia

As per Census 2011, Jhikatia village has a total population of 1,079 people, consisting of 547 males and 532 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 514 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhikatia are given below:

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

Public transport in the Jhikatia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Jhikatia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jhikatia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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