Jhikatal - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Jhikatal is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Masurpani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikatal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikatal is 468211. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.41 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jhikatal

As per Census 2011, Jhikatal village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 313 males and 311 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhikatal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhikatal

Jhikatal 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 Jhikatal

Public transport in the Jhikatal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Jhikatal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Jhikatal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikatal

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

Health Facilities in Jhikatal

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

FAQs about Jhikatal