Where is Chikni village located?
Chikni is in Kursakatta Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chikni Village
Chikni is an inhabited village in Kursakatta Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221883, the Census 2011 record lists 2,103 people in 427 households and the reported area is 376 hectares. The local references include Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat, Kursakatta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Forbesganj at about 10 km.
Village Code221883
Population2,103
Households427
Area376 hectares
Nearest TownForbesganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chikni
- Census Village Code
- 221883
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kursakatta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- CD Block
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat
- Jagir Parasi
- Households
- 427
- Population
- 2,103
- Male Population
- 1,072
- Female Population
- 1,031
- Sex Ratio
- 961.75
- Area
- 376 hectares
- Area
- 3.76 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854331
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Chikni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,103 people, 376 hectares of reported area and Forbesganj as the nearest town reference for Chikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chikni falls under Kursakatta Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221883.
- The record lists 2,103 people living in 427 households.
- The reported village area is 376 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Forbesganj.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density559.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.52%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share39.1%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 221883, Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat and Kursakatta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01117
- Village Census Code
- 221883
- CD Block Code
- 0105
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0009
- CD Block Name
- Kursakatta
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Jagir Parasi
Location and Distance
Forbesganj is the nearest town listed for Chikni, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 46 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kursakatta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 46 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Forbesganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 376 hectares
- Area
- 3.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,103 people in 427 households, with 1,072 male residents and 1,031 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 4.28% and ST share is 0.52% for Chikni. Population density works out to about 559.31 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 427
- Total Population
- 2,103
- Male Population
- 1,072
- Female Population
- 1,031
- Sex Ratio
- 961.75
- Average Household Size
- 4.93
- SC Population
- 90
- SC Male Population
- 46
- SC Female Population
- 44
- SC Population Share
- 4.28
- ST Population
- 11
- ST Male Population
- 5
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 0.52
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chikni list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikni include hand pump 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
- 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chikni include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District 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
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 361.9 hectares and irrigated land is 141.6 hectares (39.1% 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
- 6.7
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 7.4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 361.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 220.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 141.6
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 101.1 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 40.5 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
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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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854331 | Araria | Kursakatta | Kursakatta | Kursakanta Sbi Kursakanta Branch Kursakanta, Araria, Bihar, 854331 |
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 Kursakatta 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 221883.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chikni under?
Chikni is listed under Jagir Parasi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kursakatta.
What is the population of Chikni village?
The village record lists 2,103 people and 427 households for Chikni.
How many households are in Chikni village?
The village record lists 427 households for Chikni.
What is the male and female population of Chikni?
The record lists 1,072 male residents and 1,031 female residents for Chikni.
What is the sex ratio of Chikni village?
The sex ratio of Chikni is 961.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chikni village?
The reported geographical area of Chikni is 376 hectares.
What is the population density of Chikni village?
The approximate population density of Chikni is 559.31 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 Forbesganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Chikni from the district headquarters?
Chikni is about 46 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chikni from the sub-district headquarters?
Chikni is about 11 km from Kursakatta, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chikni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chikni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikni?
For Chikni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 361.9 hectares and irrigated land is 141.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chikni?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikni. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.