Chikania

Chikania is a village located in Jokihat subdivision of Araria district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Jokihat (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Araria. As per 2009 stats, Parsadpur is the gram panchayat of Chikania village.

Chikania has its own place in the vibrant Araria region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chikania

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikania is 222186. The village spans a total geographical area of 28.8 hectares. Araria is nearest town to Chikania village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Chikania

Below is a concise population overview of Chikania as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,623 860 763
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 374 186 188
Scheduled Castes (SC) 78 33 45
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 750 446 304
Illiterate Population 873 414 459

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chikania village:

  • The total population of Chikania village is around 1,623, including approximately 860 males and 763 females, with a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 374 children aged 0–6 years in Chikania village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chikania village has 78 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Chikania village is about 46.21%, with male literacy at 51.86% and female literacy at 39.84%.
  • There are around 337 households in Chikania village.

Connectivity of Chikania

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikania. As per the 2011 stats, Chikania had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chikania

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikania helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikania.

Chainpur Parshadpur Bagnagar Malharia Phulpur Pachhiari Padampur Bhansia Ghormara Mahjaili Turkaili

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikania

Where is Chikania located?
Chikania village is situated in Jokihat Subdivision, within the Araria district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chikania?
The Gram Panchayat of Chikania is Parsadpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Chikania as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chikania is 1,623, with 860 males and 763 females.
How many households are there in Chikania as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikania village has a total of 337 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chikania as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikania is 46.21%. The male literacy rate is 51.86%, while the female literacy rate is 39.84%.