Indian Village Directory

Chiknauta Village

Chiknauta is an inhabited village in Sheohar Block of Sheohar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218836, the Census 2011 record lists 2,424 people in 551 households and the reported area is 185.26 hectares. The local references include Harnahi Gram Panchayat, Sheohar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheohar at about 3 km.

In short:

Chiknauta is a village in Sheohar Block, Sheohar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218836 and 2,424 people in 551 households.

Village Code218836
Population2,424
Households551
Area185.26 hectares
Nearest TownSheohar

Detailed village profile

Chiknauta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,424 people, 185.26 hectares of reported area and Sheohar as the nearest town reference for Chiknauta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Sheohar
Block Sheohar
CD Block Sheohar
Gram Panchayat Harnahi
  • Chiknauta falls under Sheohar Block in Sheohar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 218836.
  • The record lists 2,424 people living in 551 households.
  • The reported village area is 185.26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheohar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Chiknauta
Census Village Code
218836
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheohar
District Census Code
205
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sheohar
Sub-district Census Code
01060
CD Block
Sheohar
Gram Panchayat
Harnahi
Households
551
Population
2,424
Male Population
1,268
Female Population
1,156
Sex Ratio
911.67
Area
185.26 hectares
Area
1.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheohar
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
843302
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 1,308.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 4.99% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 49% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiknauta in the official administrative record. Census village code 218836, Harnahi Gram Panchayat and Sheohar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
205
Sub-district Census Code
01060
Village Census Code
218836
CD Block Code
0048
Gram Panchayat Code
5
CD Block Name
Sheohar
Gram Panchayat Name
Harnahi

Location and Distance

Sheohar is the nearest town listed for Chiknauta, about 3 km away. Sheohar is listed as the district headquarters at about 3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sheohar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Sheohar
Distance from District Headquarter
3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheohar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheohar
Distance within State/UT
3 km
Nearest Town
Sheohar
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
185.26 hectares
Area
1.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,424 people in 551 households, with 1,268 male residents and 1,156 female residents. The average household size is 4.4, and SC share is 4.99% and ST share is 0% for Chiknauta. Population density works out to about 1,308.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
551
Total Population
2,424
Male Population
1,268
Female Population
1,156
Sex Ratio
911.67
Average Household Size
4.4
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
53
SC Population Share
4.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chiknauta list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiknauta include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
68.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chiknauta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
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 Chiknauta 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiknauta is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chiknauta show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 140.07 hectares and irrigated land is 68.6 hectares (49% 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
32.44
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
12.75 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
140.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
68.6

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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chiknauta

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
43
Banks in Matched Records
12
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 29 67%
CRM 13 30%
Electronic Kiosk 1 2.3%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 28%
Axis Bank Limited 6 14%
Bank of Baroda 5 12%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 5 12%
Bank of India 3 7%

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 843302 Sitamarhi Bairgania Bairgania (Np) Bihar, 843302 Shiv Complex Sitamarhi, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Bank of Baroda ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) Near Bus Stand, Sitamarihi 1st Floor Kailash Market Chak Mahila, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Bank of India ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Dumra (Np) Po-Sitamarhi, Ps-Dumra, Dist-Sitamarhi Upendra K Shahni, at-Hotel Mini Taj Rajo Patti, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Central Bank of India ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Dumra (Np) Dumra Biswanath Chowk P.O. Sitamarhi Court Dumra-843302, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) Sitamarhi, Bihar Bye Pass Chawk, Rajopatti, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Axis Bank Limited ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Dumra (Np) Sitamarhi Bihar Boi Rajo Patti Dumra, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Bank of Baroda ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) Red Cross Building, Main Road Sitamarhi, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 843302 Sitamarhi Dumra Sitamarhi (Nagar Parishad) Sitamarhi Hdfc Bank Ltd.sri Ram Complex, Near Ring Bandh Ward No.-17, Sitamarhi, Bihar, 843302

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 Chiknauta village located?

Chiknauta is in Sheohar Block of Sheohar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Chiknauta village in?

Chiknauta village is in Sheohar district.

Which state is Chiknauta village in?

Chiknauta village is in Bihar.

Which block is Chiknauta under?

Chiknauta comes under Sheohar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chiknauta?

The Census village code of Chiknauta is 218836.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chiknauta under?

Chiknauta is listed under Harnahi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sheohar.

What is the population of Chiknauta village?

The village record lists 2,424 people and 551 households for Chiknauta.

How many households are in Chiknauta village?

The village record lists 551 households for Chiknauta.

What is the male and female population of Chiknauta?

The record lists 1,268 male residents and 1,156 female residents for Chiknauta.

What is the sex ratio of Chiknauta village?

The sex ratio of Chiknauta is 911.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiknauta village?

The reported geographical area of Chiknauta is 185.26 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiknauta village?

The approximate population density of Chiknauta is 1,308.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiknauta?

The nearest town listed for Chiknauta is Sheohar, about 3 km away.

How far is Chiknauta from the district headquarters?

Chiknauta is about 3 km from Sheohar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chiknauta from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiknauta is about 3 km from Sheohar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chiknauta?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Chiknauta.

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

For Chiknauta, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 140.07 hectares and irrigated land is 68.6 hectares.

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

The page shows 43 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chiknauta. These records include 12 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.