Jhikarua - Narhat, Nawada

Jhikarua is a village situated in the Narhat subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narhat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Shekhpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikarua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikarua is 258150. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Jhikarua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhikarua

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikarua village had a total population of 2,802 people, including 1,450 males and 1,352 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.64%, with male literacy at 66.58% and female literacy at 46.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikarua

Jhikarua 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 Jhikarua

Jhikarua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Jhikarua is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Jhikarua is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikarua

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

Health Facilities in Jhikarua

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

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