Jhikjhiki - Bhatli, Bargarh

Jhikjhiki is a village situated in the Bhatli tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Narangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikjhiki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikjhiki is 380684. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 768030 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhikjhiki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikjhiki village had a total population of 767 people, including 391 males and 376 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 67.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikjhiki

Jhikjhiki 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 Jhikjhiki

Jhikjhiki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Jhikjhiki is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikjhiki

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

Health Facilities in Jhikjhiki

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

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