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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Chikna village has a total population of 2,614 people, consisting of 1,310 males and 1,304 females. The village has 555 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,684 literate and 930 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 428 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6141,3101,304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)319171148
Scheduled Castes (SC)460225235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)428218210
Literate Population1,684966718
Illiterate Population930344586

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dhanora Kh.West3.00 km
Mutnyal (d)North-East3.05 km
SamralaEast3.19 km
Patoda Bk.South4.13 km
ElegaonNorth-West4.46 km
KarkheliNorth-West4.72 km
JarikotSouth-West4.75 km
MangnaliSouth-East4.79 km
YetalaNorth-East5.09 km
CholakhaSouth-West5.22 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chikna

Where is Chikna located?

Chikna village is located in Dharmabad Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikna?

Chikna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chikna?

The pincode of Chikna is 431808.

What is the population of Chikna?

Chikna has a total population of 2,614, including 1,310 males and 1,304 females.

How many households are there in Chikna?

There are 555 households in Chikna.

What is the literacy rate in Chikna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikna is 64.42%. Male literacy is 73.74% and female literacy is 55.06%.