Indian Village Directory

Chikni Village

Chikni is an inhabited village in Darbhanga Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 227106, the Census 2011 record lists 520 people in 82 households and the reported area is 113 hectares. The local references include Sonaki Gram Panchayat, Darbhanga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darbhanga at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Chikni is a village in Darbhanga Block, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 227106 and 520 people in 82 households.
Village Code227106
Population520
Households82
Area113 hectares
Nearest TownDarbhanga

Key Village Facts

Village
Chikni
Census Village Code
227106
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Darbhanga
District Census Code
215
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Darbhanga
Sub-district Census Code
01184
CD Block
Darbhanga
Gram Panchayat
Sonaki
Households
82
Population
520
Male Population
263
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
977.19
Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
846009
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chikni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 520 people, 113 hectares of reported area and Darbhanga as the nearest town reference for Chikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictDarbhanga
CD BlockDarbhanga
Gram PanchayatSONAKI
  • Chikni falls under Darbhanga Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 227106.
  • The record lists 520 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 113 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Darbhanga.
  • 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 Density460.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share91.6%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 227106, Sonaki Gram Panchayat and Darbhanga CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
215
Sub-district Census Code
01184
Village Census Code
227106
CD Block Code
0172
CD Block Name
Darbhanga
Gram Panchayat Name
Sonaki

Location and Distance

Darbhanga is the nearest town listed for Chikni, about 16 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Darbhanga
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Darbhanga
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Darbhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 520 people in 82 households, with 263 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 6.34, and SC share is 35.58% and ST share is 0% for Chikni. Population density works out to about 460.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
520
Male Population
263
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
977.19
Average Household Size
6.34
SC Population
185
SC Male Population
92
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
35.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chikni 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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chikni. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikni 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
45.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chikni include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chikni 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
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 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users 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 65.5 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares (91.6% 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
41.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
65.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
14.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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
9
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 33%
Axis Bank Limited 2 22%
Bank of India 2 22%
Central Bank of India 1 11%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 11%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Darbhanga 846009 Infront of Laxmi Sagar Post Office P S L N M U, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
Bank of India ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Darbhanga Bhandar Chowk, Kathal Bari, Ward No. 13, P.O.- Lalbagh, Ps Ln Mishra University, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
Central Bank of India ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Bihar 846009 Chuna Bhatti, Naka No- 8, P. O- Laxmi Sagar, Darbhanga, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office, Darbhanga - 846009 Laxmisagar Chowk, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
State Bank of India ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Laxmisagar Chowk, Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office Laxmisagar Chowk, Infront of Laxmisagar Post Office, Darbhanga, Bih…
Axis Bank Limited ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Padri (Ct) Padri, Bihar 846009 Chappki Parri, Laxmisagar, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
Bank of India ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Dih Berai Darbhanga Bihar Shop No.1 Donar Chowk, Darbhanga, Bihar, 846009
State Bank of India ATM 846009 Darbhanga Darbhanga Darbhanga (M Corp.) Near Hp Petrol Pump - Sanjivini Fuels, Donar Sonki Road Near Hp Petrol Pump - Sanjivini Fuels, Donar Sonki Road, Darbha…

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

Where is Chikni village located?

Chikni is in Darbhanga Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Darbhanga district.

Which state is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chikni under?

Chikni comes under Darbhanga 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 227106.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chikni under?

Chikni is listed under SONAKI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Darbhanga.

What is the population of Chikni village?

The village record lists 520 people and 82 households for Chikni.

How many households are in Chikni village?

The village record lists 82 households for Chikni.

What is the male and female population of Chikni?

The record lists 263 male residents and 257 female residents for Chikni.

What is the sex ratio of Chikni village?

The sex ratio of Chikni is 977.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chikni village?

The reported geographical area of Chikni is 113 hectares.

What is the population density of Chikni village?

The approximate population density of Chikni is 460.18 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 Darbhanga, about 16 km away.

How far is Chikni from the district headquarters?

Chikni is about 16 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chikni from the sub-district headquarters?

Chikni is about 12 km from Darbhanga, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chikni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chikni.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chikni?

For Chikni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 65.5 hectares and irrigated land is 60 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chikni?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikni. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.