Chikana

Chikana is a village located in Niwai tehsil of Tonk district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Niwai (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Tonk. As per 2009 stats, Khandewat is the gram panchayat of Chikana village.

Chikana has its own place in the vibrant Tonk 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 Chikana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikana is 092882. The village spans a total geographical area of 507.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 304022. Niwai is nearest town to Chikana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chikana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chikana

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,085 570 515
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 187 104 83
Scheduled Castes (SC) 475 257 218
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 43 26 17
Literate Population 521 360 161
Illiterate Population 564 210 354

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

  • The total population of Chikana village is around 1,085, including approximately 570 males and 515 females, with a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 187 children aged 0–6 years in Chikana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chikana village has 475 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 43 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chikana village is about 48.02%, with male literacy at 63.16% and female literacy at 31.26%.
  • There are around 187 households in Chikana village.

Connectivity of Chikana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chikana. As per the 2011 stats, Chikana 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 village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chikana

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

Bhatariya Ramjipura Karanpura Sarsari Rampura Soorajpura Deori Sawai Jaisinghpura Girdharipura Rajwas Gudha Anandpura Chak Vijaipura

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikana

Where is Chikana located?
Chikana village is situated in Niwai Tehsil, within the Tonk district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chikana?
The Gram Panchayat of Chikana is Khandewat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Chikana?
The pincode of Chikana is 304022, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chikana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chikana is 1,085, with 570 males and 515 females.
How many households are there in Chikana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikana village has a total of 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chikana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chikana is 48.02%. The male literacy rate is 63.16%, while the female literacy rate is 31.26%.