North Twenty Four Parganas >> Gaighata

Jhikra Village Details

Jhikra is a Village in Gaighata Block , 24 Paraganas North district and West Bengal State. Jhikra village Pin code is 743245. Jhikra Village Total population is 1968 and number of houses are 476. Female Population is 47.3%. Village literacy rate is 70.6% and the Female Literacy rate is 30.1%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	1968
Total No of Houses	476
Female Population %	47.3 % ( 930)
Total Literacy rate %	70.6 % ( 1389)
Female Literacy rate	30.1 % ( 593)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.0 % ( 0)
Scheduled Caste Population %	59.4 % ( 1169)
Working Population %	37.4 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	160
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	46.3 % ( 74)

Location and Administration

Jhikra Total area is 187 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 52.6 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 48.6 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College is in Gobardanga. Nearest Govt Engineering College, Govt Medical College, Govt MBA college and Govt Polytechnic College are in Kolkata. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Barasat.

Health

2 RMP doctors , 2 Medical Shops are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy is agriculture commodities grow in this village. 8 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 12 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 48.6 hectares

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Nearest Public Bus service available in 5 - 10 km. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km. Autos Available in this Village. Tractors Available in this Village. Man pulled Cycle Rickshaws Available in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in less than 5 km. No Nearest State Highway in less than 10 km.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Mandis/Regular Market and Weekly Haat/santha are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 10 hour power supply in summer and 12 hour power supply in winter, Polling station is the other amenities in the village.