Jhikarhati is a village located in the Burwan Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Jhikarhati, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Jhikarhati Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Jhikarhati
Pincode
742168
Area
958.63 Sq. Km
Village Code
315835
Sub-District
Burwan
Sub-District Code
2248
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Kalyanpur-Ii
Gram Panchayat Code
110588
Block Panchayat
Burwan
Block Panchayat Code
3372
Parliament Constituency
Jangipur
Parliament Constituency Code
241
Assembly Constituency
Khargram
Assembly Constituency Code
2016
Total Population (2011 Census)
8163
Total Households
1933
Nearest Town
KANDI (Distance: 10 Km)
Jhikarhati has a population of 8163 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Kalyanpur-Ii Gram Panchayat and the Burwan Block Panchayat in Burwan District. The village has 1933 households and is identified by village code 315835. Jhikarhati is located in the 742168 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Burwan Sub-District.
Total Population of Jhikarhati
As of the 2011 census, Population of Jhikarhati has a population of approximately 8163 people, where the male population is 4224 and the female population is 3939.
Total
8163
Male
4224
Female
3939
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Jhikarhati
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Jhikarhati is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
1045
Male
531
Female
514
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
84
Male
41
Female
43
Household in Jhikarhati
There are approximately 1933 households in Jhikarhati. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
1933
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Jhikarhati
Jhikarhati village falls under the Khargram Assembly Constituency (Code: 2016) and is part of the Jangipur Parliament Constituency (Code: 241). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Khargram Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jangipur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Jhikarhati is Burwan, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Jhikarhati Village
As per the 2011 Census, Jhikarhati presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.