Chiksil - Karakat, Rohtas

Chiksil is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Chiksil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiksil is 251311. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chiksil

According to the 2011 Census, Chiksil village had a total population of 2,006 people, including 1,035 males and 971 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.36%, with male literacy at 52.13% and female literacy at 38.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chiksil

Chiksil 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 Chiksil

Chiksil is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Chiksil is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Chiksil is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiksil

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

Health Facilities in Chiksil

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

FAQs about Chiksil