Jhikhira - Amta - II, Howrah

Jhikhira is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Amta and around 43.9 km from Howrah. Jhikira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikhira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikhira is 332553. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.43 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jhikhira

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikhira village had a total population of 5,421 people, including 2,748 males and 2,673 females, living in 1,243 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.19%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 82.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikhira

Jhikhira 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 Jhikhira

Jhikhira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Jhikhira is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Jhikhira is about 43.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikhira

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

Health Facilities in Jhikhira

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

FAQs about Jhikhira