Jhikra - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Jhikra is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Gaighata and around 47.8 km from Barasat. Duma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhikra is 322731. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.41 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jhikra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangaon Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhikra

As per Census 2011, Jhikra village has a total population of 1,968 people, consisting of 1,038 males and 930 females. The village has 476 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,389 literate and 579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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

Public transport in the Jhikra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Jhikra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jhikra is about 47.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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