Ikra

Ikra is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.6km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Ikra village. As per 2009 stats, Amarpur is the gram panchayat of Ikra village.

Here you can discover what makes Ikra unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Ikra’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 Ikra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ikra is 317408. The village spans a total geographical area of 230.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731201. Suri is nearest town to Ikra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Ikra

Population of Ikra

According to the 2011 Census, Ikra has a total population of about 1,231, with approximately 622 males and 609 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 393 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 300. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.86%, with male literacy at about 70.90% and female literacy near 62.73%. There are around 294 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ikra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ikra

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

Nearby Villages of Ikra

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

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