Ikra - Dighalbank, Kishanganj

Ikra is a village situated in the Dighalbank subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighalbank and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Ekra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikra is 222337. The village covers a total geographical area of 546 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ikra

As per Census 2011, Ikra village has a total population of 6,994 people, consisting of 3,609 males and 3,385 females. The village has 1,471 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,559 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,727 literate and 4,267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 577 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikra

Ikra 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 Ikra

Ikra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Ikra is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Ikra is about 40 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 Ikra

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

Health Facilities in Ikra

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

FAQs about Ikra