Chikna - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Chikna is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Chikna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikna is 038518. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 140115 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

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 Anandpur Sahib Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chikna

According to the 2011 Census, Chikna village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 504 males and 505 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 64.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kiratpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Chikna is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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