Chikni

Chikni is a village located in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 69km away from district headquarter Nalagarh. Nalagarh is the sub-district headquarter of Chikni village. As per 2009 stats, Bawasni is the gram panchayat of Chikni village.

Here you can discover what makes Chikni unique in its vibrant Nalagarh-Solan region. You’ll see Chikni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chikni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikni is 021003. The village spans a total geographical area of 126 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174101. Nalagarh is nearest town to Chikni village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chikni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nalagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chikni

Population of Chikni

According to the 2011 Census, Chikni has a total population of about 255, with approximately 147 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 734 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 196 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.08%, with male literacy at about 57.82% and female literacy near 53.70%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikni