Chikama

Chikama is a village located in Dambo Rongjeng subdivision of East Garo Hills district in Meghalaya, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Dambo Rongjeng (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Williamnagar.

Chikama has its own place in the vibrant East Garo Hills region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chikama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikama is 274919. Dambo Rongjeng is nearest town to Chikama village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chikama

Below is a concise population overview of Chikama as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 255 127 128
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 26 14 12
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 255 127 128
Literate Population 180 86 94
Illiterate Population 75 41 34

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chikama village:

  • The total population of Chikama village is around 255, including approximately 127 males and 128 females, with a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 26 children aged 0–6 years in Chikama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chikama village has 255 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chikama village is about 70.59%, with male literacy at 67.72% and female literacy at 73.44%.
  • There are around 47 households in Chikama village.

Connectivity of Chikama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikama. As per the 2011 stats, Chikama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chikama

Knowing the nearby villages of Chikama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chikama.

Nengbrok Darugre Songma Milsanggitim Milawe Darusak Chigisin Tesokgittim Nengpatchi Chramdenperam Nengbret Kakdap

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikama

Where is Chikama located?
Chikama village is situated in Dambo Rongjeng Subdivision, within the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Chikama?
The pincode of Chikama is 793111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chikama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chikama is 255, with 127 males and 128 females.
How many households are there in Chikama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikama village has a total of 47 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chikama as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikama is 70.59%. The male literacy rate is 67.72%, while the female literacy rate is 73.44%.