Jhikadanga - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Jhikadanga is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.2 km from Harischandrapur and around 65 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikadanga is 312023. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.04 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Jhikadanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhikadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhikadanga village had a total population of 789 people, including 406 males and 383 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.74%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 77.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhikadanga

Jhikadanga 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 Jhikadanga

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhikadanga. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Jhikadanga is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jhikadanga is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhikadanga

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

Health Facilities in Jhikadanga

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

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