Chikna - Ghoghardiha, Madhubani

Chikna is a village situated in the Ghoghardiha subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghoghardiha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Chikna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikna is 220784. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.8 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chikna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chikna

According to the 2011 Census, Chikna village had a total population of 3,923 people, including 1,986 males and 1,937 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 53.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 828, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikna

Chikna is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikna

Chikna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Chikna is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Chikna is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikna

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikna village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikna village are given below:

FAQs about Chikna