Jhikitata

Jhikitata is a village located in Hat Gamharia subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Hat Gamharia (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Jamdih is the gram panchayat of Jhikitata village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhikitata unique in its vibrant Hat Gamharia-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Jhikitata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jhikitata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhikitata is 377997. The village spans a total geographical area of 255 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833214. Hat Gamharia is nearest town to Jhikitata village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhikitata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jhikitata

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikitata has a total population of about 424, with approximately 204 males and 220 females. The sex ratio is around 1078 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 407. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.34%, with male literacy at about 56.37% and female literacy near 33.18%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhikitata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhikitata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jhikitata. As per the 2011 stats, Jhikitata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jhikitata

Knowing the nearby villages of Jhikitata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jhikitata.

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