Chikni

Block / Subdivision Dagarua
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Chikni

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chikni village is 224103. Chikni village is located in Dagarua subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Dagarua (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Harkhaili is the gram panchayat of Chikni village.

The total geographical area of village is 36 hectares. Chikni has a total population of 1,235 peoples, out of which male population is 616 while female population is 619. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chikni village is 38.14% out of which 44.16% males and 32.15% females are literate. There are about 268 houses in chikni village.

Purnia is nearest town to chikni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Chikni

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,235 616 619
Literate Population 471 272 199
Illiterate Population 764 344 420

Connectivity of Chikni

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Chikni

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikni

Where is Chikni located?

Chikni village is situated in Dagarua Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikni?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikni is Harkhaili (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Chikni as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chikni is 1,235, with 616 males and 619 females.

How many households are there in Chikni as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chikni village has a total of 268 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chikni as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikni is 38.14%. The male literacy rate is 44.16%, while the female literacy rate is 32.15%.