Chikani - Ner, Yavatmal

Chikani is a village situated in the Ner tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ner and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Chikani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikani is 541973. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.48 hectares and falls under the 445102 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chikani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikani

As per Census 2011, Chikani village has a total population of 2,121 people, consisting of 1,122 males and 999 females. The village has 479 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,703 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 802 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1211,122999
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1899792
Scheduled Castes (SC)802399403
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322210
Literate Population1,703959744
Illiterate Population418163255

Nearby Villages of Chikani

Chikani 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)
DomgaWest1.81 km
LohatwadiEast2.03 km
Wai (paras)South-West2.34 km
MirapurEast2.90 km
AjaniNorth-West3.05 km
VyahaliNorth3.08 km
GharefalSouth-West3.59 km
MozarNorth-East4.07 km
RatnapurEast4.14 km
BangaonSouth-East4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chikani

Chikani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Chikani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Chikani is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chikani

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

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

FAQs about Chikani

Where is Chikani located?

Chikani village is located in Ner Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chikani?

Chikani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chikani?

The pincode of Chikani is 445102.

What is the population of Chikani?

Chikani has a total population of 2,121, including 1,122 males and 999 females.

How many households are there in Chikani?

There are 479 households in Chikani.

What is the literacy rate in Chikani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chikani is 80.29%. Male literacy is 85.47% and female literacy is 74.47%.