Where is Chikni village located?
Chikni is in Araria Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chikni Village
Chikni is an inhabited village in Araria Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221868, the Census 2011 record lists 9,986 people in 1,970 households and the reported area is 913 hectares. The local references include Chikni Gram Panchayat, Araria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 15 km.
Village Code221868
Population9,986
Households1,970
Area913 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chikni
- Census Village Code
- 221868
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Araria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01116
- CD Block
- Araria
- Gram Panchayat
- Chikni
- Households
- 1,970
- Population
- 9,986
- Male Population
- 5,107
- Female Population
- 4,879
- Sex Ratio
- 955.36
- Area
- 913 hectares
- Area
- 9.13 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854311
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chikni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,986 people, 913 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Chikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chikni falls under Araria Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221868.
- The record lists 9,986 people living in 1,970 households.
- The reported village area is 913 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,093.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.99%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.13%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share50.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikni in the official administrative record. Census village code 221868, Chikni Gram Panchayat and Araria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01116
- Village Census Code
- 221868
- CD Block Code
- 0104
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Araria
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chikni
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Chikni, about 15 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 913 hectares
- Area
- 9.13 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,986 people in 1,970 households, with 5,107 male residents and 4,879 female residents. The average household size is 5.07, and SC share is 9.99% and ST share is 0.13% for Chikni. Population density works out to about 1,093.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,970
- Total Population
- 9,986
- Male Population
- 5,107
- Female Population
- 4,879
- Sex Ratio
- 955.36
- Average Household Size
- 5.07
- SC Population
- 998
- SC Male Population
- 530
- SC Female Population
- 468
- SC Population Share
- 9.99
- ST Population
- 13
- ST Male Population
- 7
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 0.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chikni list 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chikni. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikni include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 111.21 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chikni include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chikni include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chikni is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 432.84 hectares and irrigated land is 219.62 hectares (50.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 251.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 140.86 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 54.24 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 34.06 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 432.84
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 213.22 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 219.62
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 108.41 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chikni
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 49
- Banks in Matched Records
- 15
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 45 | 92% |
| CRM | 4 | 8.2% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 24 | 49% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 6 | 12% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 6.1% |
| Union Bank of India | 3 | 6.1% |
| Indian Bank | 2 | 4.1% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Araria Assam Timber, Adb Chowk Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Bandhan Bank Limited | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool Ground Floor, Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool Zero Mile Road, Near Koshipool, Araria, Bih… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Haria | Nh 57 VILL Haria, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Ward No.22, Araria Near Adb Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Bus Stand Road W N 17, Bhojpur Market Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Araria at and Post Araria, Araria Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Araria Court Railway Station M G Road Ranchi, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Araria | Araria (Nagar Parishad) | Araria (Nagar Parishad) Chandani Chowk, Araria, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Chikni village in?
Chikni village is in Araria district.
Which state is Chikni village in?
Chikni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chikni under?
Chikni comes under Araria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chikni?
The Census village code of Chikni is 221868.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chikni under?
Chikni is listed under Chikni Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Araria.
What is the population of Chikni village?
The village record lists 9,986 people and 1,970 households for Chikni.
How many households are in Chikni village?
The village record lists 1,970 households for Chikni.
What is the male and female population of Chikni?
The record lists 5,107 male residents and 4,879 female residents for Chikni.
What is the sex ratio of Chikni village?
The sex ratio of Chikni is 955.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chikni village?
The reported geographical area of Chikni is 913 hectares.
What is the population density of Chikni village?
The approximate population density of Chikni is 1,093.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chikni?
The nearest town listed for Chikni is Araria, about 15 km away.
How far is Chikni from the district headquarters?
Chikni is about 15 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chikni from the sub-district headquarters?
Chikni is about 15 km from Araria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chikni?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Chikni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikni?
For Chikni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 432.84 hectares and irrigated land is 219.62 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chikni?
The page shows 49 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikni. These records include 15 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.