Chikni - Dhamdaha, Purnia

Chikni is a village situated in the Dhamdaha subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamdaha and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Chikani Dumariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikni is 223312. The village covers a total geographical area of 1285 hectares and falls under the 854205 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chikni

According to the 2011 Census, Chikni village had a total population of 6,272 people, including 3,290 males and 2,982 females, living in 1,138 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.32%, with male literacy at 48.76% and female literacy at 37.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikni

Chikni 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 Chikni

Chikni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Chikni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Chikni is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikni

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

Health Facilities in Chikni

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

FAQs about Chikni