Jhikra is an inhabited village in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 322446, the Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 285 households and the reported area is 174.89 hectares. The local references include Bagda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bongaon at about 10 km.
In short:
Jhikra is a village in Bagda Block, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 322446 and 1,142 people in 285 households.
Village Code322446
Population1,142
Households285
Area174.89 hectares
Nearest TownBongaon
Detailed village profile
Jhikra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,142 people, 174.89 hectares of reported area and Bongaon as the nearest town reference for Jhikra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jhikra falls under Bagda Block in North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 322446.
The record lists 1,142 people living in 285 households.
The reported village area is 174.89 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bongaon.
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 Village Facts
Village
Jhikra
Census Village Code
322446
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
North Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
337
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bagda
Sub-district Census Code
02316
CD Block
Bagda
Households
285
Population
1,142
Male Population
613
Female Population
529
Sex Ratio
862.97
Area
174.89 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743232
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 Density652.98 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.01 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share48.42%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share50.3%
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 322446 and Bagda CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
337
Sub-district Census Code
02316
Village Census Code
322446
CD Block Code
0163
CD Block Name
Bagda
Location and Distance
Bongaon is the nearest town listed for Jhikra, about 10 km away. Barasat is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bagda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2.5 km
District Headquarter
Barasat
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Bongaon
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
174.89 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 285 households, with 613 male residents and 529 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 48.42% and ST share is 0.18% for Jhikra. Population density works out to about 652.98 people per sq km.
Total Households
285
Total Population
1,142
Male Population
613
Female Population
529
Sex Ratio
862.97
Average Household Size
4.01
SC Population
553
SC Male Population
292
SC Female Population
261
SC Population Share
48.42
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
2
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhikra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhikra include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhikra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhikra 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jhikra is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhikra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 144.86 hectares and irrigated land is 72.9 hectares (50.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.63
Net Area Sown In Hectares
144.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
72.9
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
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.
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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
2
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
743232
North 24 Parganas
Amdanga
Bhaluka
Kurulia Ps Bag VILL Po Kurulia Ps Bagnorth 24 Pargwbin VILL Po, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743232
Punjab National Bank
ATM
743232
North 24 Parganas
Barrackpur - I
Nimta
Po Helenc Helench Bazar Po Helencnorth 24 Pargwbin Helench Bazar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743232
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 Jhikra village located?
Jhikra is in Bagda Block of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Jhikra village in?
Jhikra village is in North Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Jhikra village in?
Jhikra village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Jhikra under?
Jhikra comes under Bagda Block. 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 322446.
What is the population of Jhikra village?
The village record lists 1,142 people and 285 households for Jhikra.
How many households are in Jhikra village?
The village record lists 285 households for Jhikra.
What is the male and female population of Jhikra?
The record lists 613 male residents and 529 female residents for Jhikra.
What is the sex ratio of Jhikra village?
The sex ratio of Jhikra is 862.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jhikra village?
The reported geographical area of Jhikra is 174.89 hectares.
What is the population density of Jhikra village?
The approximate population density of Jhikra is 652.98 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 Bongaon, about 10 km away.
How far is Jhikra from the district headquarters?
Jhikra is about 75 km from Barasat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jhikra from the sub-district headquarters?
Jhikra is about 2.5 km from Bagda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Jhikra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Jhikra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhikra?
For Jhikra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 144.86 hectares and irrigated land is 72.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhikra?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhikra. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in 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.