Indian Village Directory

Jhikra Village

Jhikra is an inhabited village in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 359488, the Census 2011 record lists 147 people in 24 households and the reported area is 57.15 hectares. The local references include Taljhari Gram Panchayat, Pathna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajmahal at about 50 km.

In short:

Jhikra is a village in Pathna Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 359488 and 147 people in 24 households.

Village Code359488
Population147
Households24
Area57.15 hectares

Detailed village profile

Jhikra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 147 people, 57.15 hectares of reported area and Rajmahal as the nearest town reference for Jhikra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Pathna
CD Block Pathna
Gram Panchayat TALJHARI
  • Jhikra falls under Pathna Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 359488.
  • The record lists 147 people living in 24 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.15 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajmahal.
  • 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
Jhikra
Census Village Code
359488
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathna
Sub-district Census Code
02571
CD Block
Pathna
Gram Panchayat
Taljhari
Households
24
Population
147
Male Population
72
Female Population
75
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Area
57.15 hectares
Area
0.57 sq 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 257.22 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.12 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 99.32% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhikra in the official administrative record. Census village code 359488, Taljhari Gram Panchayat and Pathna CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02571
Village Census Code
359488
CD Block Code
0077
Gram Panchayat Code
013
CD Block Name
Pathna
Gram Panchayat Name
Taljhari

Location and Distance

Rajmahal is the nearest town listed for Jhikra, about 50 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajmahal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
300 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Bihar
Distance outside State/UT
100 km
Total Geographical Area
57.15 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 147 people in 24 households, with 72 male residents and 75 female residents. The average household size is 6.12, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.32% for Jhikra. Population density works out to about 257.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
24
Total Population
147
Male Population
72
Female Population
75
Sex Ratio
1,041.67
Average Household Size
6.12
ST Population
146
ST Male Population
71
ST Female Population
75
ST Population Share
99.32
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Jhikra.

Uncovered Well
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Jhikra.

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jhikra include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jhikra show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.86 hectares and irrigated land is 0.46 hectares (4.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
12.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.68 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.78 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.46
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.46 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jhikra village located?

Jhikra is in Pathna Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Jhikra village in?

Jhikra village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Jhikra village in?

Jhikra village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Jhikra under?

Jhikra comes under Pathna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jhikra?

The Census village code of Jhikra is 359488.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jhikra under?

Jhikra is listed under TALJHARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathna.

What is the population of Jhikra village?

The village record lists 147 people and 24 households for Jhikra.

How many households are in Jhikra village?

The village record lists 24 households for Jhikra.

What is the male and female population of Jhikra?

The record lists 72 male residents and 75 female residents for Jhikra.

What is the sex ratio of Jhikra village?

The sex ratio of Jhikra is 1,041.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jhikra village?

The reported geographical area of Jhikra is 57.15 hectares.

What is the population density of Jhikra village?

The approximate population density of Jhikra is 257.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jhikra?

The nearest town listed for Jhikra is Rajmahal, about 50 km away.

How far is Jhikra from the district headquarters?

Jhikra is about 95 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jhikra from the sub-district headquarters?

Jhikra is about 20 km from Pathna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Jhikra, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.86 hectares and irrigated land is 0.46 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jhikra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jhikra.

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.