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Jhikatia Village

Jhikatia is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260799, the Census 2011 record lists 1,851 people in 385 households and the reported area is 175 hectares. The local references include Murari Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 21 km.

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Quick answer: Jhikatia is a village in Karpi Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260799 and 1,851 people in 385 households.
Village Code260799
Population1,851
Households385
Area175 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Jhikatia
Census Village Code
260799
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karpi
Sub-district Census Code
01544
CD Block
Karpi
Gram Panchayat
Murari
Households
385
Population
1,851
Male Population
953
Female Population
898
Sex Ratio
942.29
Area
175 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jhikatia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,851 people, 175 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Jhikatia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictArwal
BlockKarpi
CD BlockKarpi
Gram PanchayatMurari
  • Jhikatia falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260799.
  • The record lists 1,851 people living in 385 households.
  • The reported village area is 175 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,057.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share54.51%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share81%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhikatia in the official administrative record. Census village code 260799, Murari Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01544
Village Census Code
260799
CD Block Code
0532
Gram Panchayat Code
007
CD Block Name
Karpi
Gram Panchayat Name
Murari

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Jhikatia, about 21 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karpi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
175 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,851 people in 385 households, with 953 male residents and 898 female residents. The average household size is 4.81, and SC share is 54.51% and ST share is 0% for Jhikatia. Population density works out to about 1,057.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
385
Total Population
1,851
Male Population
953
Female Population
898
Sex Ratio
942.29
Average Household Size
4.81
SC Population
1,009
SC Male Population
512
SC Female Population
497
SC Population Share
54.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jhikatia list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhikatia. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhikatia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
29.61 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jhikatia include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jhikatia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jhikatia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.6 hectares and irrigated land is 79.06 hectares (81% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
44.6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
97.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
79.06
Canals Area In Hectares
20.04 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
21.81 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jhikatia

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 2 40%
Canara Bank 1 20%
Indian Bank 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 852113 Arwal Karpi Aiyara Madhepura First Floor, Main Road, Arwal, Bihar, 852113
Indian Bank ATM 804426 Arwal Karpi Kohraul Arwal Kohraulp.o.bhadasi, Arwal, Bihar, 804426
State Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Karpi VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa VILL Po- Sahar Telpa Ps- Karpi Dist Arwa, Arwal, Bihar, 804419
Union Bank of India ATM 804419 Arwal Karpi Keal Main Road at and Po Keyal Ps Karpi, Arwal, Bihar, 804419

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jhikatia village located?

Jhikatia is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Jhikatia village in?

Jhikatia village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Jhikatia village in?

Jhikatia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Jhikatia under?

Jhikatia comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jhikatia?

The Census village code of Jhikatia is 260799.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jhikatia under?

Jhikatia is listed under Murari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.

What is the population of Jhikatia village?

The village record lists 1,851 people and 385 households for Jhikatia.

How many households are in Jhikatia village?

The village record lists 385 households for Jhikatia.

What is the male and female population of Jhikatia?

The record lists 953 male residents and 898 female residents for Jhikatia.

What is the sex ratio of Jhikatia village?

The sex ratio of Jhikatia is 942.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jhikatia village?

The reported geographical area of Jhikatia is 175 hectares.

What is the population density of Jhikatia village?

The approximate population density of Jhikatia is 1,057.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jhikatia?

The nearest town listed for Jhikatia is Arwal, about 21 km away.

How far is Jhikatia from the district headquarters?

Jhikatia is about 21 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jhikatia from the sub-district headquarters?

Jhikatia is about 10 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jhikatia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Jhikatia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhikatia?

For Jhikatia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.6 hectares and irrigated land is 79.06 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhikatia?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhikatia. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.