Indian Village Directory

Chikni Village

Chikni is an inhabited village in Gamharia Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225808, the Census 2011 record lists 13,422 people in 2,491 households and the reported area is 1,205 hectares. The local references include Chikni Gram Panchayat, Gamharia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Madhepura at about 21 km.

In short:

Chikni is a village in Gamharia Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225808 and 13,422 people in 2,491 households.

Village Code225808
Population13,422
Households2,491
Area1,205 hectares
Nearest TownMadhepura

Detailed village profile

Chikni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 13,422 people, 1,205 hectares of reported area and Madhepura as the nearest town reference for Chikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Madhepura
Block Gamharia
CD Block Gamharia
Gram Panchayat CHIKNI
  • Chikni falls under Gamharia Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225808.
  • The record lists 13,422 people living in 2,491 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,205 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Madhepura.
  • 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
Chikni
Census Village Code
225808
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gamharia
Sub-district Census Code
01158
CD Block
Gamharia
Gram Panchayat
Chikni
Households
2,491
Population
13,422
Male Population
7,064
Female Population
6,358
Sex Ratio
900.06
Area
1,205 hectares
Area
12.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Nearest Town Distance
21 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 1,113.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.61% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 92.2% 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 225808, Chikni Gram Panchayat and Gamharia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01158
Village Census Code
225808
CD Block Code
0146
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Gamharia
Gram Panchayat Name
Chikni

Location and Distance

Madhepura is the nearest town listed for Chikni, about 21 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gamharia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhepura
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
1,205 hectares
Area
12.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 13,422 people in 2,491 households, with 7,064 male residents and 6,358 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 7.61% and ST share is 0.06% for Chikni. Population density works out to about 1,113.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,491
Total Population
13,422
Male Population
7,064
Female Population
6,358
Sex Ratio
900.06
Average Household Size
5.39
SC Population
1,021
SC Male Population
510
SC Female Population
511
SC Population Share
7.61
ST Population
8
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chikni list 10 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
10
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
250 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,030 hectares and irrigated land is 950 hectares (92.2% 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
125.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1030.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
950.0
Canals Area In Hectares
700 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

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
1
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 852108 Madhepura Gamharia Gamharia Bhagwat Chowk Gamhariya Bhagwat Chowk Gamhariya, Madhepura, Bihar, 852108
State Bank of India ATM 852128 Madhepura Gamharia Babhani Bholwa Babhani Bholwa Old Bank Road, Madhepura, Bihar, 852128

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 Gamharia Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chikni under?

Chikni comes under Gamharia 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 225808.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chikni under?

Chikni is listed under CHIKNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gamharia.

What is the population of Chikni village?

The village record lists 13,422 people and 2,491 households for Chikni.

How many households are in Chikni village?

The village record lists 2,491 households for Chikni.

What is the male and female population of Chikni?

The record lists 7,064 male residents and 6,358 female residents for Chikni.

What is the sex ratio of Chikni village?

The sex ratio of Chikni is 900.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chikni village?

The reported geographical area of Chikni is 1,205 hectares.

What is the population density of Chikni village?

The approximate population density of Chikni is 1,113.86 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 Madhepura, about 21 km away.

How far is Chikni from the district headquarters?

Chikni is about 21 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chikni from the sub-district headquarters?

Chikni is about 8 km from Gamharia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chikni?

The village facility record lists 10 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chikni.

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

For Chikni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,030 hectares and irrigated land is 950 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 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.

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.