Jhikardanga Village Overview
Jhikardanga is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.8 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mahachanda is the Gram Panchayat for Jhikardanga village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhikardanga village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikardanga is 319806. The village covers a geographical area of 107.4 hectares and has a pincode of 713102. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Jhikardanga
Population & Demographics of Jhikardanga
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhikardanga village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 592 | 319 | 273 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 55 | 33 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 173 | 92 | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 431 | 251 | 180 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 68 | 93 |
Key population details of Jhikardanga village are given below:
- Jhikardanga village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 592, including approximately 319 males and 273 females, with a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 173 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jhikardanga village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.80%.
- There are around 120 households in Jhikardanga village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhikardanga
Transport facilities help residents of Jhikardanga village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhikardanga
The following villages are located close to Jhikardanga and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhikardanga
- Where is Jhikardanga located?
- Jhikardanga village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhikardanga?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhikardanga is Mahachanda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhikardanga?
- The pincode of Jhikardanga is 713102.
- What is the population of Jhikardanga?
- Jhikardanga has a total population of 592, including 319 males and 273 females.
- How many households are there in Jhikardanga?
- There are 120 households in Jhikardanga.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhikardanga?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhikardanga is 72.80%. Male literacy is 78.68% and female literacy is 65.93%.