Jhikarhati - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Jhikarhati is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 83.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikarhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikarhati is 316030. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.56 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Jhikarhati

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikarhati village had a total population of 632 people, including 337 males and 295 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.98%, with male literacy at 50.72% and female literacy at 32.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikarhati

Jhikarhati 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 Jhikarhati

Jhikarhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Jhikarhati is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jhikarhati is about 83.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikarhati

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

Health Facilities in Jhikarhati

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

FAQs about Jhikarhati