Where is Chikania village located?
Chikania is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chikania Village
Chikania is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222186, the Census 2011 record lists 1,623 people in 337 households and the reported area is 28.8 hectares. The local references include Parshadpur Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 22 km.
Chikania is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222186 and 1,623 people in 337 households.
Village Code222186
Population1,623
Households337
Area28.8 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Chikania at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,623 people, 28.8 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Chikania, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chikania falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222186.
- The record lists 1,623 people living in 337 households.
- The reported village area is 28.8 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
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- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Chikania
- Census Village Code
- 222186
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jokihat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- CD Block
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat
- Parshadpur
- Households
- 337
- Population
- 1,623
- Male Population
- 860
- Female Population
- 763
- Sex Ratio
- 887.21
- Area
- 28.8 hectares
- Area
- 0.29 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
5,635.42 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
4.81%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
36.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikania in the official administrative record. Census village code 222186, Parshadpur Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- Village Census Code
- 222186
- CD Block Code
- 0108
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0018
- CD Block Name
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Parshadpur
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Chikania, about 22 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jokihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 28.8 hectares
- Area
- 0.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,623 people in 337 households, with 860 male residents and 763 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 4.81% and ST share is 0% for Chikania. Population density works out to about 5,635.42 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 337
- Total Population
- 1,623
- Male Population
- 860
- Female Population
- 763
- Sex Ratio
- 887.21
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 78
- SC Male Population
- 33
- SC Female Population
- 45
- SC Population Share
- 4.81
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chikania list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikania include hand pump 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chikania.
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chikania include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chikania show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.2 hectares (36.3% 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
- 2.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 22.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 14.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.2
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 8.2 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chikania
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.
- 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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Taran | Taran, P. O. Duba Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Gerki | Gerki Gerki, Teh.araria, 854311, 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 Chikania village in?
Chikania village is in Araria district.
Which state is Chikania village in?
Chikania village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chikania under?
Chikania comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chikania?
The Census village code of Chikania is 222186.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chikania under?
Chikania is listed under Parshadpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Chikania village?
The village record lists 1,623 people and 337 households for Chikania.
How many households are in Chikania village?
The village record lists 337 households for Chikania.
What is the male and female population of Chikania?
The record lists 860 male residents and 763 female residents for Chikania.
What is the sex ratio of Chikania village?
The sex ratio of Chikania is 887.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chikania village?
The reported geographical area of Chikania is 28.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Chikania village?
The approximate population density of Chikania is 5,635.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chikania?
The nearest town listed for Chikania is Araria, about 22 km away.
How far is Chikania from the district headquarters?
Chikania is about 22 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chikania from the sub-district headquarters?
Chikania is about 10 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chikania?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chikania.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikania?
For Chikania, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chikania?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikania. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.