Jhitiki - Paikmal, Bargarh

Jhitiki is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Paikamal and around 125 km from Bargarh. Jhitiki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhitiki is 379775. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 768050 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Jhitiki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhitiki village had a total population of 1,441 people, including 747 males and 694 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 58.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 761.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhitiki

Jhitiki 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 Jhitiki

Jhitiki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Jhitiki is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Jhitiki is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhitiki

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

Health Facilities in Jhitiki

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

FAQs about Jhitiki