Chikni

Chikni is a village 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.

Chikni has its own place in the vibrant Purnia 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 Chikni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikni is 223312. The village spans a total geographical area of 1285 hectares. Banmankhi is nearest town to Chikni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Chikni

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,272 3,290 2,982
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,214 634 580
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,232 631 601
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 448 229 219
Literate Population 2,191 1,295 896
Illiterate Population 4,081 1,995 2,086

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

  • The total population of Chikni village is around 6,272, including approximately 3,290 males and 2,982 females, with a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,214 children aged 0–6 years in Chikni village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chikni village has 1,232 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 448 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chikni village is about 34.93%, with male literacy at 39.36% and female literacy at 30.05%.
  • There are around 1,138 households in Chikni village.

Connectivity of Chikni

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

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

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

Dharbia Parasbani Milki Champawati Champawati Milik Rajghat Grarail Damaili Dumaria Chakla Dumaria Dakaiha Barkona

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%.