Jhikadda Village Overview
Jhikadda is a village in Mayureswar I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 16.5 km from Mollarpur tehsil headquarters and around 32.6 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhikodda is the Gram Panchayat for Jhikadda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhikadda 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 Jhikadda is 316581. The village covers a geographical area of 180.76 hectares and has a pincode of 731216. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Location Map of Jhikadda
Population & Demographics of Jhikadda
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhikadda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,088 | 581 | 507 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 61 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 884 | 473 | 411 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 670 | 401 | 269 |
| Illiterate Population | 418 | 180 | 238 |
Key population details of Jhikadda village are given below:
- Jhikadda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,088, including approximately 581 males and 507 females, with a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 884 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jhikadda village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.58%.
- There are around 295 households in Jhikadda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhikadda
Transport facilities help residents of Jhikadda 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 <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhikadda
The following villages are located close to Jhikadda 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 Jhikadda
- Where is Jhikadda located?
- Jhikadda village is located in Mayureswar I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhikadda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhikadda is Jhikodda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhikadda?
- The pincode of Jhikadda is 731216.
- What is the population of Jhikadda?
- Jhikadda has a total population of 1,088, including 581 males and 507 females.
- How many households are there in Jhikadda?
- There are 295 households in Jhikadda.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhikadda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhikadda is 61.58%. Male literacy is 69.02% and female literacy is 53.06%.