Jikthan

Jikthan is a village located in Gangapur tehsil of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gangapur (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Aurangabad. As per 2009 stats, Jikthan village is also a gram panchayat.

Jikthan has its own place in the vibrant Aurangabad region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jikthan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jikthan is 549274. The village spans a total geographical area of 800.8 hectares. Aurangabad is nearest town to Jikthan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Jikthan

Below is a concise population overview of Jikthan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,893 951 942
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 289 154 135
Scheduled Castes (SC) 476 245 231
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 5 2 3
Literate Population 1,182 674 508
Illiterate Population 711 277 434

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jikthan village:

  • The total population of Jikthan village is around 1,893, including approximately 951 males and 942 females, with a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 289 children aged 0–6 years in Jikthan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jikthan village has 476 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jikthan village is about 62.44%, with male literacy at 70.87% and female literacy at 53.93%.
  • There are around 404 households in Jikthan village.

Connectivity of Jikthan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jikthan

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

Bhoigaon Narayanpur Padampur Kalegaon Dighi Sultanpur Limbe Jalgaon Rahimpur Mirzapur Abdulpur Tembhapuri

Frequently Asked Questions about Jikthan

Where is Jikthan located?
Jikthan village is situated in Gangapur Tehsil, within the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jikthan?
Jikthan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Jikthan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jikthan is 1,893, with 951 males and 942 females.
How many households are there in Jikthan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jikthan village has a total of 404 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jikthan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jikthan is 62.44%. The male literacy rate is 70.87%, while the female literacy rate is 53.93%.