Where is Sikni village located?
Sikni is in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sikni Village
Sikni is an inhabited village in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348595, the Census 2011 record lists 669 people in 135 households and the reported area is 337 hectares. The local references include Mangniya Gram Panchayat, Lawalaung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 0 km.
Village Code348595
Population669
Households135
Area337 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sikni
- Census Village Code
- 348595
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Chatra
- District Census Code
- 347
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Lawalaung
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02517
- CD Block
- Lawalaung
- Gram Panchayat
- Mangniya
- Households
- 135
- Population
- 669
- Male Population
- 332
- Female Population
- 337
- Sex Ratio
- 1,015.06
- Area
- 337 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
- Nearest Town Distance
- 0 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sikni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 669 people, 337 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Sikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sikni falls under Lawalaung Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 348595.
- The record lists 669 people living in 135 households.
- The reported village area is 337 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density198.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68.31%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikni in the official administrative record. Census village code 348595, Mangniya Gram Panchayat and Lawalaung CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 347
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02517
- Village Census Code
- 348595
- CD Block Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Lawalaung
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mangniya
Location and Distance
Chatra is the nearest town listed for Sikni, about 0 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Lawalaung
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Chatra
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 36 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chatra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 36 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 337 hectares
- Area
- 3.37 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 669 people in 135 households, with 332 male residents and 337 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 68.31% and ST share is 0% for Sikni. Population density works out to about 198.52 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 135
- Total Population
- 669
- Male Population
- 332
- Female Population
- 337
- Sex Ratio
- 1,015.06
- Average Household Size
- 4.96
- SC Population
- 457
- SC Male Population
- 226
- SC Female Population
- 231
- SC Population Share
- 68.31
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sikni 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikni include hand pump water, river or canal 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
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2.72 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 2.41 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sikni include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sikni 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sikni show that net sown area is 298.82 hectares and irrigated land is 5.58 hectares (1.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 27.7
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1.18 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 0.5 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2.18 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.4 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 298.82
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 293.24 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.58
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 3.17 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sikni village in?
Sikni village is in Chatra district.
Which state is Sikni village in?
Sikni village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Sikni under?
Sikni comes under Lawalaung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sikni?
The Census village code of Sikni is 348595.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sikni under?
Sikni is listed under MANGNIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lawalaung.
What is the population of Sikni village?
The village record lists 669 people and 135 households for Sikni.
How many households are in Sikni village?
The village record lists 135 households for Sikni.
What is the male and female population of Sikni?
The record lists 332 male residents and 337 female residents for Sikni.
What is the sex ratio of Sikni village?
The sex ratio of Sikni is 1,015.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sikni village?
The reported geographical area of Sikni is 337 hectares.
What is the population density of Sikni village?
The approximate population density of Sikni is 198.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sikni?
The nearest town listed for Sikni is Chatra, about 0 km away.
How far is Sikni from the district headquarters?
Sikni is about 36 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sikni from the sub-district headquarters?
Sikni is about 2 km from Lawalaung, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sikni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sikni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sikni?
For Sikni, net sown area is 298.82 hectares and irrigated land is 5.58 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sikni.