Jhikatia Village Overview
Jhikatia is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 3 km from Hantarganj tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Khuntikewal Khurd is the Gram Panchayat for Jhikatia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhikatia 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 Jhikatia is 348078. The village covers a geographical area of 246.92 hectares and has a pincode of 825420. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Jhikatia
Population & Demographics of Jhikatia
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhikatia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 844 | 436 | 408 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 194 | 85 | 109 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 371 | 196 | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 269 | 150 | 119 |
| Illiterate Population | 575 | 286 | 289 |
Key population details of Jhikatia village are given below:
- Jhikatia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 844, including approximately 436 males and 408 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 371 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhikatia village is low, with a literacy rate of about 31.87%.
- There are around 146 households in Jhikatia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhikatia
Transport facilities help residents of Jhikatia 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 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhikatia
The following villages are located close to Jhikatia 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 Jhikatia
- Where is Jhikatia located?
- Jhikatia village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhikatia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhikatia is Khuntikewal Khurd (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhikatia?
- The pincode of Jhikatia is 825420.
- What is the population of Jhikatia?
- Jhikatia has a total population of 844, including 436 males and 408 females.
- How many households are there in Jhikatia?
- There are 146 households in Jhikatia.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhikatia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhikatia is 31.87%. Male literacy is 34.40% and female literacy is 29.17%.