Chikan - Kalka, Panchkula

Chikan is a village situated in the Kalka tehsil of Panchkula district, Haryana. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalka and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Panchkula. Chikan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikan is 057029. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 134102 pincode. Kalka is the nearest town.

Chikan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalka Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikan

According to the 2011 Census, Chikan village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 541 males and 482 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.99%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikan

Chikan 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 Chikan

Chikan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surajpur, while the nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Panchkula to Chikan is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikan

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

Health Facilities in Chikan

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

FAQs about Chikan