Chikna - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Chikna is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Chikna village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikna is 537469. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.52 hectares and falls under the 441805 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chikna

According to the 2011 Census, Chikna village had a total population of 563 people, including 289 males and 274 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.85%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikna

Chikna 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 Chikna

Chikna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chikna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Chikna is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikna

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

Health Facilities in Chikna

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

FAQs about Chikna