Jhikadah - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Jhikadah is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Khairagarh and around 50 km from Rajnandgaon. Jhikadah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikadah is 440420. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.35 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhikadah

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikadah village had a total population of 479 people, including 235 males and 244 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.36%, with male literacy at 81.44% and female literacy at 63.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikadah

Jhikadah 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 Jhikadah

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Jhikadah. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Jhikadah is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jhikadah is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikadah

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

Health Facilities in Jhikadah

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

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