Shiknam

Shiknam is a village located in Bhimini mandal of Adilabad district in Telangana, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Bhimini (tehsildar office) and 200km away from district headquarter Adilabad. As per 2009 stats, Veegaon is the gram panchayat of Shiknam village.

Shiknam has its own place in the vibrant Adilabad 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 Shiknam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiknam is 569829. The village spans a total geographical area of 283 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 504271. Bellampalle is nearest town to Shiknam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Shiknam

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 260 132 128
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 22 14 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15 7 8
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 92 54 38
Illiterate Population 168 78 90

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

  • The total population of Shiknam village is around 260, including approximately 132 males and 128 females, with a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 22 children aged 0–6 years in Shiknam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shiknam village has 15 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Shiknam village is about 35.38%, with male literacy at 40.91% and female literacy at 29.69%.
  • There are around 52 households in Shiknam village.

Connectivity of Shiknam

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

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

Nearby Villages of Shiknam

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

Lingapur Motkupalle Gollaghat Veegaon Polampalle Ramraopeta Rampur Tekulapalle Jankapur Yellaram Dampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiknam

Where is Shiknam located?
Shiknam village is situated in Bhimini Mandal, within the Adilabad district of Telangana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shiknam?
The Gram Panchayat of Shiknam is Veegaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shiknam?
The pincode of Shiknam is 504271, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shiknam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shiknam is 260, with 132 males and 128 females.
How many households are there in Shiknam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shiknam village has a total of 52 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shiknam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shiknam is 35.38%. The male literacy rate is 40.91%, while the female literacy rate is 29.69%.