Khichka

Khichka is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 25.7km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Khichka village. As per 2009 stats, Harmasra is the gram panchayat of Khichka village.

Here you can discover what makes Khichka unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Khichka’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 Khichka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khichka is 328647. The village spans a total geographical area of 222.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722151. Bankura is nearest town to Khichka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khichka 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 Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khichka

Population of Khichka

According to the 2011 Census, Khichka has a total population of about 2,525, with approximately 1,299 males and 1,226 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 229 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 837 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 60. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.85%, with male literacy at about 76.75% and female literacy near 56.36%. There are around 555 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khichka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khichka

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

Nearby Villages of Khichka

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

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