Kichni is an inhabited village in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244256, the Census 2011 record lists 3,724 people in 652 households and the reported area is 293 hectares. The local references include Lohara Gram Panchayat, Harnaut CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 25 km.
In short:
Kichni is a village in Harnaut Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244256 and 3,724 people in 652 households.
Village Code244256
Population3,724
Households652
Area293 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif
Detailed village profile
Kichni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,724 people, 293 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Kichni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kichni falls under Harnaut Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 244256.
The record lists 3,724 people living in 652 households.
The reported village area is 293 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
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
Kichni
Census Village Code
244256
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Harnaut
Sub-district Census Code
01380
CD Block
Harnaut
Gram Panchayat
Lohara
Households
652
Population
3,724
Male Population
1,925
Female Population
1,799
Sex Ratio
934.55
Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803110
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 Density1,270.99 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.32%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share74.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kichni in the official administrative record. Census village code 244256, Lohara Gram Panchayat and Harnaut CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01380
Village Census Code
244256
CD Block Code
0368
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Harnaut
Gram Panchayat Name
Lohara
Location and Distance
Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Kichni, about 25 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Harnaut
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Biharsharif
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Biharsharif
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
293 hectares
Area
2.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,724 people in 652 households, with 1,925 male residents and 1,799 female residents. The average household size is 5.71, and SC share is 30.32% and ST share is 0.08% for Kichni. Population density works out to about 1,270.99 people per sq km.
Total Households
652
Total Population
3,724
Male Population
1,925
Female Population
1,799
Sex Ratio
934.55
Average Household Size
5.71
SC Population
1,129
SC Male Population
576
SC Female Population
553
SC Population Share
30.32
ST Population
3
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kichni 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kichni. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kichni include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
163.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kichni include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major 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 Kichni 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 Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kichni is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kichni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 258 hectares and irrigated land is 193.1 hectares (74.8% 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
35.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
258.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
64.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
193.1
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
30 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
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.
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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
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
50%
Canara Bank
1
25%
Punjab National Bank
1
25%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
803110
Nalanda
Harnaut
Sabnahuar
Near Kalisthan Chandi More Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
Harnaut - Po Harnaut Harnaut - Po Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
State Bank of India
ATM
803110
Nalanda
Harnaut
Cheran
Ranchi Road, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
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 Kichni village located?
Kichni is in Harnaut Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Kichni village in?
Kichni village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Kichni village in?
Kichni village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kichni under?
Kichni comes under Harnaut Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kichni?
The Census village code of Kichni is 244256.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kichni under?
Kichni is listed under Lohara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Harnaut.
What is the population of Kichni village?
The village record lists 3,724 people and 652 households for Kichni.
How many households are in Kichni village?
The village record lists 652 households for Kichni.
What is the male and female population of Kichni?
The record lists 1,925 male residents and 1,799 female residents for Kichni.
What is the sex ratio of Kichni village?
The sex ratio of Kichni is 934.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kichni village?
The reported geographical area of Kichni is 293 hectares.
What is the population density of Kichni village?
The approximate population density of Kichni is 1,270.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kichni?
The nearest town listed for Kichni is Biharsharif, about 25 km away.
How far is Kichni from the district headquarters?
Kichni is about 25 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kichni from the sub-district headquarters?
Kichni is about 3 km from Harnaut, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kichni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kichni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kichni?
For Kichni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 258 hectares and irrigated land is 193.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kichni?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kichni. These records include 3 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.