Jhikra - Haringhata, Nadia

Jhikra is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 67.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nagarukhra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikra is 322408. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.35 hectares and falls under the 741257 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jhikra

As per Census 2011, Jhikra village has a total population of 3,172 people, consisting of 1,680 males and 1,492 females. The village has 754 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,644 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,554 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhikra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhikra

Jhikra 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 Jhikra

Jhikra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Jhikra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jhikra is about 67.7 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 Jhikra

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

Health Facilities in Jhikra

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

FAQs about Jhikra