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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chikani village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,122 males and 999 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.15%, with male literacy at 93.56% and female literacy at 82.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 802, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chikani