Indian Village Directory

Sikhnu (129) Village

Sikhnu (129) is an inhabited village in Bhattiyat Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007479, the Census 2011 record lists 264 people in 52 households and the reported area is 125 hectares. The local references include Bhattiyat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bakloh(cb) at about 5 km.

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Quick answer: Sikhnu (129) is a village in Bhattiyat Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007479 and 264 people in 52 households.
Village Code007479
Population264
Households52
Area125 hectares
Nearest TownBakloh(cb)

Key Village Facts

Village
Sikhnu (129)
Census Village Code
007479
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhattiyat
Sub-district Census Code
00088
CD Block
Bhattiyat
Households
52
Population
264
Male Population
136
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
941.18
Area
125 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Bakloh(cb)
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176313
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sikhnu (129) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 264 people, 125 hectares of reported area and Bakloh(cb) as the nearest town reference for Sikhnu (129), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtBhattiyat
CD BlockBhattiyat
  • Sikhnu (129) falls under Bhattiyat Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007479.
  • The record lists 264 people living in 52 households.
  • The reported village area is 125 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bakloh(cb).
  • 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 Density211.2 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.94%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikhnu (129) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007479 and Bhattiyat CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00088
Village Census Code
007479
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Bhattiyat

Location and Distance

Bakloh(cb) is the nearest town listed for Sikhnu (129), about 5 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chuari Khas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bakloh(cb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Bakloh(cb)
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
125 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 264 people in 52 households, with 136 male residents and 128 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 31.44% and ST share is 18.94% for Sikhnu (129). Population density works out to about 211.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
52
Total Population
264
Male Population
136
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
941.18
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
83
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
31.44
ST Population
50
ST Male Population
21
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
18.94
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikhnu (129) 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 Sikhnu (129). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikhnu (129) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sikhnu (129) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Sikhnu (129) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sikhnu (129) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikhnu (129) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 30 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
30 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikhnu (129)

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

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 176313 Chamba Bhattiyat(t) Kakira Jarai (160) Teh: Bhattiyat, Vpo Kakira, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176313

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 Sikhnu (129) village located?

Sikhnu (129) is in Bhattiyat Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sikhnu (129) village in?

Sikhnu (129) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Sikhnu (129) village in?

Sikhnu (129) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sikhnu (129) under?

Sikhnu (129) comes under Bhattiyat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sikhnu (129)?

The Census village code of Sikhnu (129) is 007479.

What is the population of Sikhnu (129) village?

The village record lists 264 people and 52 households for Sikhnu (129).

How many households are in Sikhnu (129) village?

The village record lists 52 households for Sikhnu (129).

What is the male and female population of Sikhnu (129)?

The record lists 136 male residents and 128 female residents for Sikhnu (129).

What is the sex ratio of Sikhnu (129) village?

The sex ratio of Sikhnu (129) is 941.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikhnu (129) village?

The reported geographical area of Sikhnu (129) is 125 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikhnu (129) village?

The approximate population density of Sikhnu (129) is 211.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sikhnu (129)?

The nearest town listed for Sikhnu (129) is Bakloh(cb), about 5 km away.

How far is Sikhnu (129) from the district headquarters?

Sikhnu (129) is about 70 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikhnu (129) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikhnu (129) is about 22 km from Chuari Khas, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sikhnu (129)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sikhnu (129).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sikhnu (129)?

For Sikhnu (129), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 30 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sikhnu (129)?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikhnu (129). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sikhnu (129).

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.