Jhitkia Village Overview
Jhitkia is a village in Ghailarh tehsil of Madhepura district, Bihar. It lies about 5 km from Ghailarh tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Madhepura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhitkiya is the Gram Panchayat for Jhitkia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhitkia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhitkia is 225848. The village covers a geographical area of 581 hectares. Madhepura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Jhitkia
Population & Demographics of Jhitkia
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhitkia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,306 | 3,273 | 3,033 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,288 | 664 | 624 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,016 | 495 | 521 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,397 | 1,630 | 767 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,909 | 1,643 | 2,266 |
Key population details of Jhitkia village are given below:
- Jhitkia village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,306, including approximately 3,273 males and 3,033 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 1,016 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhitkia village is low, with a literacy rate of about 38.01%.
- There are around 1,141 households in Jhitkia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhitkia
Transport facilities help residents of Jhitkia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhitkia
The following villages are located close to Jhitkia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhitkia
- Where is Jhitkia located?
- Jhitkia village is located in Ghailarh Subdivision, Madhepura district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhitkia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhitkia is Jhitkiya (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jhitkia?
- Jhitkia has a total population of 6,306, including 3,273 males and 3,033 females.
- How many households are there in Jhitkia?
- There are 1,141 households in Jhitkia.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhitkia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhitkia is 38.01%. Male literacy is 49.80% and female literacy is 25.29%.