Where is Jhikatia village located?
Jhikatia is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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Jhikatia Village
Jhikatia is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258211, the Census 2011 record lists 959 people in 148 households and the reported area is 40 hectares. The local references include Mirzapur Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 17 km.
Jhikatia is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258211 and 959 people in 148 households.
Village Code258211
Population959
Households148
Area40 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Jhikatia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 959 people, 40 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Jhikatia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Jhikatia falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258211.
- The record lists 959 people living in 148 households.
- The reported village area is 40 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Jhikatia
- Census Village Code
- 258211
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Mirzapur
- Households
- 148
- Population
- 959
- Male Population
- 490
- Female Population
- 469
- Sex Ratio
- 957.14
- Area
- 40 hectares
- Area
- 0.4 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
2,397.5 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.48 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
31.8%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
94.1%
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 258211, Mirzapur Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258211
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 1
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mirzapur
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Jhikatia, about 17 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 43 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 17 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 17 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 17 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 40 hectares
- Area
- 0.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 959 people in 148 households, with 490 male residents and 469 female residents. The average household size is 6.48, and SC share is 31.8% and ST share is 0% for Jhikatia. Population density works out to about 2,397.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 148
- Total Population
- 959
- Male Population
- 490
- Female Population
- 469
- Sex Ratio
- 957.14
- Average Household Size
- 6.48
- SC Population
- 305
- SC Male Population
- 160
- SC Female Population
- 145
- SC Population Share
- 31.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
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.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 33.7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Jhikatia.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhikatia include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhikatia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.8 hectares and irrigated land is 33.7 hectares (94.1% 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
- 4.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 35.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 33.7
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Jhikatia village in?
Jhikatia village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Jhikatia village in?
Jhikatia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Jhikatia under?
Jhikatia comes under Meskaur 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 258211.
Which Gram Panchayat is Jhikatia under?
Jhikatia is listed under Mirzapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Jhikatia village?
The village record lists 959 people and 148 households for Jhikatia.
How many households are in Jhikatia village?
The village record lists 148 households for Jhikatia.
What is the male and female population of Jhikatia?
The record lists 490 male residents and 469 female residents for Jhikatia.
What is the sex ratio of Jhikatia village?
The sex ratio of Jhikatia is 957.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jhikatia village?
The reported geographical area of Jhikatia is 40 hectares.
What is the population density of Jhikatia village?
The approximate population density of Jhikatia is 2,397.5 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 Hisua, about 17 km away.
How far is Jhikatia from the district headquarters?
Jhikatia is about 43 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jhikatia from the sub-district headquarters?
Jhikatia is about 18 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhikatia?
For Jhikatia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 35.8 hectares and irrigated land is 33.7 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jhikatia.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jhikatia.