Chikana - Niwai, Tonk

Chikana is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Khandewat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikana is 092882. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.08 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chikana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikana

According to the 2011 Census, Chikana village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 570 males and 515 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.02%, with male literacy at 77.25% and female literacy at 37.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Chikana

Chikana 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 Chikana

Public transport in the Chikana is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Chikana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Chikana is about 47 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 Chikana

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

Health Facilities in Chikana

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

FAQs about Chikana