Chikna - Dharmabad, Nanded

Chikna is a village situated in the Dharmabad tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharmabad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Chikna village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikna is 544969. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136 hectares and falls under the 431808 pincode. Dharmabad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chikna

According to the 2011 Census, Chikna village had a total population of 2,614 people, including 1,310 males and 1,304 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 62.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Samrla, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmabad to Chikna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Chikna is about 70 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