Jhikadda - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Jhikadda is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 32.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikadda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikadda is 316581. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.76 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jhikadda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhikadda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikadda village had a total population of 1,088 people, including 581 males and 507 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.14%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 59.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 884.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikadda

Jhikadda 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 Jhikadda

Jhikadda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Jhikadda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jhikadda is about 32.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikadda

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

Health Facilities in Jhikadda

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

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