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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chikni

As per Census 2011, Chikni village has a total population of 6,272 people, consisting of 3,290 males and 2,982 females. The village has 1,138 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,191 literate and 4,081 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,232 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 448 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikni are given below:

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