Chikni

Block / Subdivision Dhamdaha
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Chikni

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chikni village is 223312. Chikni village is located in Dhamdaha subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dhamdaha (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Chikani Dumariya is the gram panchayat of Chikni village.

The total geographical area of village is 1285 hectares. Chikni has a total population of 6,272 peoples, out of which male population is 3,290 while female population is 2,982. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 906 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chikni village is 34.93% out of which 39.36% males and 30.05% females are literate. There are about 1,138 houses in chikni village.

Banmankhi is nearest town to chikni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Chikni

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,272 3,290 2,982
Literate Population 2,191 1,295 896
Illiterate Population 4,081 1,995 2,086

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 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chikni

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikni

Where is Chikni located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chikni?

The Gram Panchayat of Chikni is Chikani Dumariya (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 6,272, with 3,290 males and 2,982 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Chikni village has a total of 1,138 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikni is 34.93%. The male literacy rate is 39.36%, while the female literacy rate is 30.05%.