Jhikra

Jhikra is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Jhikra village. As per 2009 stats, Vagramulgram is the gram panchayat of Jhikra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhikra unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Jhikra’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 Jhikra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhikra is 319642. The village spans a total geographical area of 45.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713145. Bardhaman is nearest town to Jhikra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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

Google Map of Jhikra

Population of Jhikra

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikra has a total population of about 635, with approximately 325 males and 310 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 83. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.46%, with male literacy at about 71.08% and female literacy near 55.48%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhikra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhikra

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikra

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

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